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Rhawnhurst School vs. Farrell Louis H School

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School Overview

School
Rhawnhurst School
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Farrell Louis H School
8300 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rhawnhurst 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,150 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Farrell Louis H 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
646 students
1,150 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rhawnhurst School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Farrell Louis H School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rhawnhurst School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farrell Louis H School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rhawnhurst School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Farrell Louis H School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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

#1962 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2136 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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.
40%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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 Rhawnhurst School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Farrell Louis H School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
91
119
Grade 1 Students
117
127
Grade 2 Students
112
123
Grade 3 Students
105
117
Grade 4 Students
114
131
Grade 5 Students
89
132
Grade 6 Students
-
134
Grade 7 Students
-
127
Grade 8 Students
-
140

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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
28%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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
24%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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.
0.76
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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 Rhawnhurst 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 Farrell Louis H 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
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rhawnhurst 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 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farrell Louis H 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 2014-15 school year.
 
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