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Brown Henry A School vs. Hackett Horatio B School

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School Overview

School
Brown Henry A School
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hackett Horatio B School
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Hackett Horatio B School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brown Henry A 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hackett Horatio B School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
306 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brown Henry A School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hackett Horatio B School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brown Henry A School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hackett Horatio B School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brown Henry A School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hackett Horatio B School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brown Henry A School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hackett Horatio B School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2154 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1227 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brown Henry A School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hackett Horatio B School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
50-54%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brown Henry A School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hackett Horatio B School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brown Henry A School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hackett Horatio B School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brown Henry A School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hackett Horatio B School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brown Henry A School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hackett Horatio B School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
49
Kindergarten Students
21
77
Grade 1 Students
33
78
Grade 2 Students
25
69
Grade 3 Students
33
57
Grade 4 Students
31
65
Grade 5 Students
38
47
Grade 6 Students
44
-
Grade 7 Students
39
-
Grade 8 Students
42
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brown Henry A School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hackett Horatio B School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brown Henry A School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hackett Horatio B School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brown Henry A School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hackett Horatio B School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brown Henry A School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hackett Horatio B School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brown Henry A School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hackett Horatio B School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brown Henry A School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hackett Horatio B School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brown Henry A School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hackett Horatio B School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(08-09 School Year Data)
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brown Henry A School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hackett Horatio B School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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