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Holme Thomas School

Summary:

Holme Thomas School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 813 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Holme Thomas School has a diverse student population, with 29.64% White, 22.39% African American, 25.71% Hispanic, and 12.3% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 27.7% of Holme Thomas students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% at the state level and 20.4% in the Philadelphia City School District. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively better, ranking 128th and 64th, respectively, out of all Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Holme Thomas School faces significant challenges, including a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $13,072 in 2018-2019 to $18,968 in 2021-2022, which may be an effort to address these challenges. When compared to nearby schools, such as Frank Anne School, Holme Thomas generally underperforms academically. However, the school's 0.0% dropout rate for the past two years is a positive indicator of student engagement and retention.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3001 Ryan Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19152-4533

(215) 400-3130

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1120th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,968 Help


Students who attend Holme Thomas School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  813

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.6%
Hispanic:
25.7%
African American:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Holme Thomas School ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 32nd among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holme Thomas School ranks worse than 65.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.35. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Holme Thomas School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (29.6%), Hispanic (25.7%), African American (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holme Thomas School is 15.1. 122 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holme Thomas School is $18,968. 99 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Holme Thomas School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holme Thomas School 1120th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Holme Thomas School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Holme Thomas School 585th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Holme Thomas School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holme Thomas School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.77 1201st 1302 7.8%
2004 5.05 1210th 1308 7.5%
2005 21.30 1095th 1299 15.7%
2006 7.10 1450th 1545 6.1%
2007 14.83 1398th 1555 10.1%
2008 9.58 1445th 1551 6.8%
2009 18.14 1367th 1549 11.7%
2010 30.58 1297th 1579 17.9%
2011 33.63 1269th 1597 20.5%
2012 31.14 1285th 1599 19.6%
2013 22.97 1258th 1519 17.2%
2014 22.09 1223rd 1467 16.6%
2015 27.79 1128th 1474 23.5%
2016 25.92 1213th 1554 21.9%
2017 27.59 1187th 1547 23.3%
2018 27.71 1175th 1530 23.2%
2019 31.88 1134th 1544 26.6%
2021 13.20 1214th 1433 15.3%
2022 28.31 1130th 1534 26.3%
2023 30.93 1120th 1534 27.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.53 64th 196 67.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.73 795th 1414 43.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.52 790th 1043 24.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.28 157th 437 64.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.12 128th 432 70.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.93 1130th 1236 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holme Thomas School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.35 585th 893 34.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.92 38th 143 73.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.99 466th 874 46.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.20 527th 660 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.55 121st 421 71.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.39 59th 362 83.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Holme Thomas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.30 579th 681 15.0%
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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 Holme Thomas School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 556 87 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1989 513 127 9 22 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1990 470 142 8 25 5 n/a n/a 0 650
1991 399 158 10 21 3 n/a n/a 0 591
1992 367 199 5 17 5 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 338 214 7 26 4 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 354 241 5 28 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 273 238 4 30 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 273 238 4 30 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 291 237 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 287 268 4 34 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 266 271 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2000 217 248 8 42 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2001 180 239 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 158 294 20 61 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 158 294 20 61 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 145 252 23 60 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 149 273 20 54 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 155 342 28 65 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 171 331 32 59 3 n/a n/a 0 596
2008 185 265 35 63 3 n/a n/a 40 591
2009 172 212 28 85 0 n/a n/a 43 540
2010 187 175 38 84 0 n/a n/a 54 538
2011 196 125 46 79 0 0 68 0 514
2012 193 126 44 67 1 0 84 0 515
2013 243 135 44 72 2 0 91 0 587
2014 238 162 39 70 1 0 86 0 596
2015 216 170 48 78 0 1 81 0 594
2016 215 161 58 90 0 0 100 0 624
2017 218 182 62 90 0 0 98 0 650
2018 224 177 64 106 0 0 100 0 671
2019 223 181 60 124 0 0 104 0 692
2020 232 185 54 168 0 1 68 0 708
2021 198 182 61 161 0 1 73 0 676
2022 211 164 61 177 2 0 65 0 680
2023 241 182 100 209 2 1 78 0 813

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 Holme Thomas School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 675 34.0 19.8 n/a
1989 672 37.0 18.1 n/a
1990 650 37.0 17.5 0
1991 591 34.0 17.3 n/a
1992 593 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 589 34.5 17.1 n/a
1994 630 32.4 19.4 n/a
1995 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1996 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1997 566 31.5 18.0 n/a
1998 594 33.5 17.7 n/a
1999 575 35.5 16.2 n/a
2000 515 36.0 14.3 86.4
2001 472 38.0 12.4 86.4
2002 534 26.0 20.5 87.6
2003 534 26.0 20.5 87.6
2004 482 29.4 16.4 95.9
2005 498 33.4 14.9 94
2006 591 34.4 17.2 75.6
2007 596 29.5 20.2 72
2008 591 38.3 15.4 75.5
2009 540 38.5 14.0 77.1
2010 538 43.5 12.3 92.4
2011 514 33.4 15.3 81.5
2012 515 35.4 14.5 83.1
2013 587 26.0 22.5 85.2
2014 596 24.4 24.3 85.1
2015 594 29.0 20.4 99.5
2016 624 39.0 16.0 100
2017 650 30.3 21.4 100
2018 671 42.4 15.8 100
2019 692 44.4 15.5 100
2020 708 44.9 15.7 100
2021 676 43.1 15.6 99.6
2022 680 47.7 14.2 99.6
2023 813 53.5 15.1 100

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 Holme Thomas School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 675 34.0 19.8 n/a
1989 672 37.0 18.1 n/a
1990 650 37.0 17.5 0
1991 591 34.0 17.3 n/a
1992 593 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 589 34.5 17.1 n/a
1994 630 32.4 19.4 n/a
1995 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1996 547 32.0 17.1 n/a
1997 566 31.5 18.0 n/a
1998 594 33.5 17.7 n/a
1999 575 35.5 16.2 n/a
2000 515 36.0 14.3 86.4
2001 472 38.0 12.4 86.4
2002 534 26.0 20.5 87.6
2003 534 26.0 20.5 87.6
2004 482 29.4 16.4 95.9
2005 498 33.4 14.9 94
2006 591 34.4 17.2 75.6
2007 596 29.5 20.2 72
2008 591 38.3 15.4 75.5
2009 540 38.5 14.0 77.1
2010 538 43.5 12.3 92.4
2011 514 33.4 15.3 81.5
2012 515 35.4 14.5 83.1
2013 587 26.0 22.5 85.2
2014 596 24.4 24.3 85.1
2015 594 29.0 20.4 99.5
2016 624 39.0 16.0 100
2017 650 30.3 21.4 100
2018 671 42.4 15.8 100
2019 692 44.4 15.5 100
2020 708 44.9 15.7 100
2021 676 43.1 15.6 99.6
2022 680 47.7 14.2 99.6
2023 813 53.5 15.1 100

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 Holme Thomas School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,147 (16.4%) $10,924 (83.6%) $13,072
2020 $1,817 (12.6%) $12,628 (87.4%) $14,445
2021 $3,831 (25.2%) $11,387 (74.8%) $15,218
2022 $8,002 (42.2%) $10,965 (57.8%) $18,968

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holme Thomas School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1134th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1120th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Holme Thomas School)48.634.3
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holme Thomas School)5039.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Holme Thomas School)26.330.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Holme Thomas School)65.853.5
 12.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holme Thomas School)52.635.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Holme Thomas School)41.641.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holme Thomas School)43.343.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Holme Thomas School)32.923.4
 9.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holme Thomas School)45.244.6
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Holme Thomas School)37.127.7
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Holme Thomas School)65.846.2
 19.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holme Thomas School)4843
 5%
   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 Students692813
 17.5%
African American181182
 0.6%
American Indian02
Asian60100
 66.7%
Hispanic124209
 68.5%
Pacific Islander01
White223241
 8.1%
Two or More Races10478
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 813 students attended Holme Thomas School.

Students who attend Holme Thomas School usually go on to attend:

High : Lincoln High School

Holme Thomas School ranks 1120th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Holme Thomas School are 30% White, 26% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races.


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