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#2370 of 2,846 schools in PA

Hartranft John F Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

720 W Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

  • Math 1% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency1.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-50.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41.7 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-25.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism56.8%

Students at Hartranft John F Sch score 8% 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 Proficiency1%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
29%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
13%
2024
Math
1%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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 Hartranft John F 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 82Excellent Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

$31,756

Median home value

$85,100

Median rent

$919/mo

College educated

7.3%

Homeownership

42.8%

Poverty rate

41.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#122 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

Hartranft John F Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hartranft John F Sch

Hartranft John F Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 294 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,370 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hartranft John F Sch

What grades does Hartranft John F Sch serve?

Hartranft John F Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hartranft John F Sch?

Hartranft John F Sch has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartranft John F Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hartranft John F Sch is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hartranft John F Sch rank in PA?

Hartranft John F Sch ranks #2,370 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hartranft John F Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hartranft John F Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Hartranft John F Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartranft John F Sch has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hartranft John F Sch a charter school?

No, Hartranft John F Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hartranft John F Sch a Title I school?

No, Hartranft John F Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartranft John F Sch?

100.0% of students at Hartranft John F 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
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.8%
Area population (ZIP 19133)
25,694
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
35.6
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 19133; 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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