Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harris 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 688 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Harris 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 Harris School is 0.37, 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.
Harris School is ranked #2451 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Harris School often compared to?
Harris Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delcroft School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Harris School?
688 students attend Harris School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Harris School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris School?
Harris School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harris School offer ?
Harris School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 688 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
