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Holme Thomas School

9125 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Holme Thomas 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Holme Thomas School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Holme Thomas School's student population of 813 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
813 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Holme Thomas 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 Holme Thomas School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2127 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holme Thomas School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holme Thomas School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holme Thomas School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holme Thomas School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holme Thomas School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Holme Thomas School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holme Thomas School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holme Thomas School's ranking?
Holme Thomas School is ranked #2127 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Holme Thomas School often compared to?
Holme Thomas Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hancock Demonstration School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Holme Thomas School?
813 students attend Holme Thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Holme Thomas School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holme Thomas School?
Holme Thomas School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holme Thomas School offer ?
Holme Thomas School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Holme Thomas School part of?
Holme Thomas School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Holme Thomas School located?
Holme Thomas School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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