Harrity William F School (Closed 2011)

5601 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(09-10)
38%
75%
(09-10)
26%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
9%
Black
(09-10)
100%
15%
White
(09-10)
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
93%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Harrity William F School?
662 students attend Harrity William F School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Harrity William F School students are Black.
What grades does Harrity William F School offer ?
Harrity William F School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harrity William F School part of?
Harrity William F School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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