Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Hancock Demonstration 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hancock Demonstration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Hancock Demonstration School's student population of 648 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Hancock Demonstration 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 John Hancock Demonstration School is 0.67, 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
#1884 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hancock Demonstration School's ranking?
John Hancock Demonstration School is ranked #1884 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are John Hancock Demonstration School often compared to?
John Hancock Demonstration Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holme Thomas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John Hancock Demonstration School?
648 students attend John Hancock Demonstration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John Hancock Demonstration School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hancock Demonstration School?
John Hancock Demonstration School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Hancock Demonstration School offer ?
John Hancock Demonstration School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is John Hancock Demonstration School part of?
John Hancock Demonstration School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
In what neighborhood is John Hancock Demonstration School located?
John Hancock Demonstration School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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