Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Key Francis Scott 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key Francis Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Key Francis Scott School's student population of 402 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Key Francis Scott 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 Key Francis Scott School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2479 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
4%
Hispanic
51%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
8%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Francis Scott School's ranking?
Key Francis Scott School is ranked #2479 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Key Francis Scott School often compared to?
Key Francis Scott Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwark School, Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Key Francis Scott School?
402 students attend Key Francis Scott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Key Francis Scott School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Francis Scott School?
Key Francis Scott School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Key Francis Scott School offer ?
Key Francis Scott School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Key Francis Scott School part of?
Key Francis Scott School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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