Fanny Jackson Coppin School

1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fanny Jackson Coppin 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fanny Jackson Coppin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Fanny Jackson Coppin School's student population of 527 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
527 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Fanny Jackson Coppin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fanny Jackson Coppin School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1916 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
38%
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35-39%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
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Black
13%
14%
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White
39%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Fanny Jackson Coppin School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fanny Jackson Coppin School's ranking?
Fanny Jackson Coppin School is ranked #1916 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fanny Jackson Coppin School often compared to?
Fanny Jackson Coppin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebinger George W School, Kirkbride Eliza B School, Meredith William M School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fanny Jackson Coppin School?
527 students attend Fanny Jackson Coppin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fanny Jackson Coppin School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fanny Jackson Coppin School?
Fanny Jackson Coppin School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fanny Jackson Coppin School offer ?
Fanny Jackson Coppin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fanny Jackson Coppin School part of?
Fanny Jackson Coppin School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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