Serving 1,209 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heights Terrace El/ms 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 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,209 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Heights Terrace El/ms 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 Heights Terrace El/ms is 0.17, 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.
Heights Terrace El/ms is ranked #2385 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Heights Terrace El/ms?
1,209 students attend Heights Terrace El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Heights Terrace El/ms students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Terrace El/ms?
Heights Terrace El/ms has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,209 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
