Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
Tel:
(215)281-2602
- Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School serves 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 899 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2317 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 11% |
| Black | 19% | 15% |
| White | 55% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School is Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Decatur Stephen School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Decatur Stephen School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush Grades: 9-12 | 606 students
0.0 miles
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215)281-2603 0.0 9-12 606 - Philadelphia Decatur Stephen School Grades: K-8 | 1031 students
1.1 miles
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215)281-2606 1.1 K-8 1031 - Philadelphia John Hancock Demonstration School Grades: K-8 | 738 students
1.1 miles
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215)281-2604 1.1 K-8 738 - Bensalem Cornwells Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 534 students
1.2 miles
2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215)750-2800 1.2 K-6 534 - Bensalem School Lane Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 1176 students
1.6 miles
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215)245-6055 1.6 K-11 1176
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