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#2808 of 2,846 schools in PA

Hamilton Andrew Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5640 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

  • Math 7% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-44.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.1 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism52.5%

Students at Hamilton Andrew Sch score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hamilton Andrew Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 89Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,701

Median home value

$118,700

Median rent

$1,110/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

28.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
63rd St Multicultural Acad of Academic ExcellencePrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.4 mi83Compare →
Bryant William C SchEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–80.5 mi366Compare →
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest at HueyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–80.5 mi598Compare →
Kids World Christian Edu CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.5 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#209 of 218
District spending per student
$18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamilton Andrew Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamilton Andrew Sch

Hamilton Andrew Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 354 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,808 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamilton Andrew Sch

What grades does Hamilton Andrew Sch serve?

Hamilton Andrew Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hamilton Andrew Sch?

Hamilton Andrew Sch has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Andrew Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Andrew Sch is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamilton Andrew Sch rank in PA?

Hamilton Andrew Sch ranks #2,808 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hamilton Andrew Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamilton Andrew Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hamilton Andrew Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Andrew Sch has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hamilton Andrew Sch a charter school?

No, Hamilton Andrew Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamilton Andrew Sch a Title I school?

No, Hamilton Andrew Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Andrew Sch?

100.0% of students at Hamilton Andrew Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.5%
Area population (ZIP 19139)
44,619
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
33
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19139; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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