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Elementary Schools

Holme Thomas School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 9125 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114.0

(215)400-3130

3/10
#1208
Rank 1208 out of 1,545
Top 78%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1153 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1192 · 23rd percentile
Science2/10 · #1205 · 15th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Holme Thomas School sits in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Torresdale, a quieter, more residential corner of the city that feels a world away from Center City's hustle. The school serves a close-knit community where many families have deep roots in the area, and that neighborhood loyalty shows up in the school's culture. Families looking for a neighborhood public school in one of Philly's more suburban-feeling zip codes will find Holme Thomas to be a familiar, community-grounded option.

Student Demographics

429 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
132 (31%)
White
131 (31%)
African American
85 (20%)
Asian
54 (13%)
Multiple Races
26 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners108 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged351 (82%)
Students with Disabilities97 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

850
Enrollment
60.2
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #396 · 75th percentile

104 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found