Harris School

501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 715 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 16:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Harris School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar

School Rankings

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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2345 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
38%
32%
55%
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
78%
14%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southeast Delco School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harris School's ranking?
Harris School is ranked #2345 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Harris School?
715 students attend Harris School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harris School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harris School?
Harris School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harris School part of?
Harris School is part of Southeast Delco School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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