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#2368 of 2,846 schools in PA

Hopkinson Francis Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4001 L St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

  • Math 8% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-43.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.4 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism41.1%

Students at Hopkinson Francis Sch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 Hopkinson Francis 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 63Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$46,100

Median home value

$155,000

Median rent

$1,063/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

62.6%

Poverty rate

30.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Lucy Day School for Chldrn W Visual ImpairmentPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–80.2 mi30Compare →
Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.4 mi1,242Compare →
Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–120.5 mi1,506Compare →
Juniata Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.8K–80.6 mi865Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

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
#120 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

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

About Hopkinson Francis Sch

Hopkinson Francis Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 606 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,368 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkinson Francis Sch

What grades does Hopkinson Francis Sch serve?

Hopkinson Francis Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hopkinson Francis Sch?

Hopkinson Francis Sch has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinson Francis Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinson Francis Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkinson Francis Sch rank in PA?

Hopkinson Francis Sch ranks #2,368 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hopkinson Francis Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkinson Francis 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 Hopkinson Francis Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkinson Francis Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hopkinson Francis Sch a charter school?

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

Is Hopkinson Francis Sch a Title I school?

No, Hopkinson Francis Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkinson Francis Sch?

100.0% of students at Hopkinson Francis 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
606
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.1%
Area population (ZIP 19124)
70,763
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
32.4
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 19124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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