Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Finletter Thomas K School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Finletter Thomas K School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finletter Thomas K School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Finletter Thomas K School?
632 students attend Finletter Thomas K School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Finletter Thomas K School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finletter Thomas K School?
Finletter Thomas K School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Finletter Thomas K School offer ?
Finletter Thomas K School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Finletter Thomas K School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
