Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Summary:

Heights Terrace El/Middle School is a public elementary and middle school located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, serving 1,138 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Hazleton Area School District, which is ranked 484 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heights Terrace El/Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.4% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 14.2% in the Hazleton Area School District. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as a high percentage of Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

While Heights Terrace El/Middle School spends approximately $10,096 per student, which is higher than the state average, it has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.2 compared to some of the nearby schools in the Hazleton Area School District, such as Valley El/Middle School (13 students per teacher) and Hazle Township Early Learning Center (14.8 students per teacher). The nearby schools within the Hazleton Area School District, such as Drums El/Middle School and Valley El/Middle School, generally perform better academically than Heights Terrace El/Middle School, with higher proficiency rates in PSSA assessments.


Detail:

Public K-8

 275 Mill St
       Hazleton, PA  18201-6701


(570) 459-3111

District: Hazleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1217th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,096 Help


Students who attend Heights Terrace El/Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hazleton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,138

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.4%
White:
7.7%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Heights Terrace El/Middle School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heights Terrace El/Middle School ranks worse than 71.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heights Terrace El/Middle School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hazleton Area School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.4%), White (7.7%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heights Terrace El/Middle School is 16.2. 5 elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heights Terrace El/Middle School is $10,096. 5 elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heights Terrace El/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heights Terrace El/Middle School 1217th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Heights Terrace El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Heights Terrace El/Middle School 634th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Heights Terrace El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hazleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazleton Area School District 484th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.60 996th 1302 23.5%
2004 64.36 541st 1308 58.6%
2005 27.36 1051st 1299 19.1%
2006 37.63 1181st 1545 23.6%
2007 48.62 982nd 1555 36.8%
2008 39.17 1151st 1551 25.8%
2009 51.13 951st 1549 38.6%
2010 43.61 1126th 1579 28.7%
2011 40.00 1207th 1597 24.4%
2012 20.94 1357th 1599 15.1%
2013 9.16 1359th 1519 10.5%
2014 24.84 1202nd 1467 18.1%
2015 20.81 1179th 1474 20.0%
2016 16.58 1291st 1554 16.9%
2017 15.50 1295th 1547 16.3%
2018 13.90 1302nd 1530 14.9%
2019 18.94 1259th 1544 18.5%
2021 10.38 1250th 1433 12.8%
2022 16.21 1252nd 1534 18.4%
2023 12.78 1303rd 1534 15.1%
2024 20.06 1217th 1526 20.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.64 141st 196 28.1%
2024 52.53 88th 200 56.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.58 1156th 1414 18.2%
2024 29.13 1085th 1432 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.09 1148th 1488 22.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.32 989th 1043 5.2%
2024 17.03 957th 1084 11.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.25 1234th 1495 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.27 307th 432 28.9%
2024 41.99 260th 454 42.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.73 349th 643 45.7%
2004 49.32 428th 663 35.4%
2005 34.06 526th 687 23.4%
2006 56.38 387th 736 47.4%
2007 55.14 413th 749 44.9%
2008 51.55 445th 753 40.9%
2009 44.01 535th 770 30.5%
2010 60.14 384th 805 52.3%
2011 52.73 488th 825 40.8%
2012 35.31 625th 834 25.1%
2013 17.16 633rd 758 16.5%
2014 27.22 574th 728 21.2%
2015 29.57 590th 835 29.3%
2016 19.96 675th 870 22.4%
2017 20.71 677th 877 22.8%
2018 15.70 710th 861 17.5%
2019 21.84 670th 891 24.8%
2021 6.89 756th 797 5.1%
2022 23.23 650th 883 26.4%
2023 16.31 721st 893 19.3%
2024 27.27 634th 891 28.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.24 117th 143 18.2%
2024 51.16 53rd 150 64.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.37 687th 874 21.4%
2024 32.98 609th 877 30.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.80 627th 860 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.02 619th 870 28.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.78 254th 362 29.8%
2024 45.23 186th 362 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.65 361st 673 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 724 1 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 735 2 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 756
1990 719 1 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1991 732 3 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1992 754 10 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 801 8 2 24 3 n/a n/a 0 838
1994 781 10 3 32 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1995 776 2 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1996 776 2 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1997 817 8 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1998 743 24 3 57 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1999 936 22 3 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
2000 663 15 4 91 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2001 591 20 6 111 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2002 872 37 8 208 1 n/a n/a 0 1126
2003 872 37 8 208 1 n/a n/a 0 1126
2004 775 28 9 272 2 n/a n/a 0 1086
2005 681 35 13 338 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
2006 593 25 14 440 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2007 513 29 10 540 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2008 432 35 9 591 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
2009 381 38 10 581 0 n/a n/a 8 1018
2010 360 33 8 605 0 n/a n/a 21 1027
2011 366 35 6 632 0 0 16 0 1055
2012 338 30 6 712 0 0 24 0 1110
2013 267 37 6 787 2 0 15 0 1114
2014 249 40 4 857 4 0 19 0 1173
2015 221 31 3 767 0 0 25 0 1047
2016 237 29 4 766 0 0 9 0 1045
2017 214 34 2 846 2 0 9 0 1107
2018 167 29 1 879 1 0 11 0 1088
2019 149 28 1 940 0 0 8 0 1126
2020 124 20 1 951 4 0 6 0 1106
2021 92 17 1 959 2 0 5 0 1076
2022 80 14 1 927 2 0 2 0 1026
2023 88 13 0 1029 2 1 5 0 1138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 49.9 14.7 n/a
1989 756 49.9 15.1 n/a
1990 747 44.3 16.8 0
1991 755 42.2 17.8 n/a
1992 797 48.6 16.3 n/a
1993 838 43.0 19.5 n/a
1994 826 44.0 18.8 n/a
1995 824 44.0 18.7 n/a
1996 824 44.0 18.7 n/a
1997 875 43.0 20.3 n/a
1998 827 47.0 17.6 n/a
1999 1052 50.0 21.0 n/a
2000 774 42.0 18.4 59.2
2001 729 39.0 18.7 47.1
2002 1126 58.1 19.4 49.4
2003 1126 58.1 19.4 49.4
2004 1086 57.2 19.0 60.8
2005 1067 55.0 19.4 52.1
2006 1072 59.3 18.1 68.8
2007 1092 61.4 17.8 68.8
2008 1067 68.2 15.6 73.1
2009 1018 66.6 15.3 82.1
2010 1027 65.1 15.7 84.4
2011 1055 67.9 15.5 84.7
2012 1110 67.7 16.3 86.6
2013 1114 67.8 16.4 88
2014 1173 66.7 17.5 88.6
2015 1047 65.0 16.1 87.6
2016 1045 66.0 15.8 100
2017 1107 61.2 18.0 100
2018 1088 66.6 16.3 99.9
2019 1126 69.5 16.1 100
2020 1106 69.4 15.9 100
2021 1076 65.4 16.4 99.7
2022 1026 66.4 15.4 99.7
2023 1138 69.9 16.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 49.9 14.7 n/a
1989 756 49.9 15.1 n/a
1990 747 44.3 16.8 0
1991 755 42.2 17.8 n/a
1992 797 48.6 16.3 n/a
1993 838 43.0 19.5 n/a
1994 826 44.0 18.8 n/a
1995 824 44.0 18.7 n/a
1996 824 44.0 18.7 n/a
1997 875 43.0 20.3 n/a
1998 827 47.0 17.6 n/a
1999 1052 50.0 21.0 n/a
2000 774 42.0 18.4 59.2
2001 729 39.0 18.7 47.1
2002 1126 58.1 19.4 49.4
2003 1126 58.1 19.4 49.4
2004 1086 57.2 19.0 60.8
2005 1067 55.0 19.4 52.1
2006 1072 59.3 18.1 68.8
2007 1092 61.4 17.8 68.8
2008 1067 68.2 15.6 73.1
2009 1018 66.6 15.3 82.1
2010 1027 65.1 15.7 84.4
2011 1055 67.9 15.5 84.7
2012 1110 67.7 16.3 86.6
2013 1114 67.8 16.4 88
2014 1173 66.7 17.5 88.6
2015 1047 65.0 16.1 87.6
2016 1045 66.0 15.8 100
2017 1107 61.2 18.0 100
2018 1088 66.6 16.3 99.9
2019 1126 69.5 16.1 100
2020 1106 69.4 15.9 100
2021 1076 65.4 16.4 99.7
2022 1026 66.4 15.4 99.7
2023 1138 69.9 16.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $762 (9.1%) $7,600 (90.9%) $8,361
2020 $840 (9.6%) $7,915 (90.4%) $8,754
2021 $1,109 (12.3%) $7,932 (87.7%) $9,042
2022 $1,322 (13.1%) $8,773 (86.9%) $10,096

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heights Terrace El/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1259th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1303rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.4%
Ranks 670th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 721st of 893 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)28.48.9
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)45.225.8
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)11.514.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)68.354.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)45.223.7
 21.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)13.712.8
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)43.134.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)14.912
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)46.527.5
 19%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)810.7
 2.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)32.841
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)26.67.4
 19.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)31.319.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)36.924.4
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)17.211
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)49.135.3
 13.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Heights Terrace El/Middle School)41.529.6
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11261138
 1.1%
African American2813
 53.6%
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic9401029
 9.5%
Pacific Islander01
White14988
 40.9%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Heights Terrace El/Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Heights Terrace El/Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Hazleton Area High School

Students at Heights Terrace El/Middle School are 90% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,138 students attended Heights Terrace El/Middle School.


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