Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Houston Henry E 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Houston Henry E Sch serves the northwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston Henry E School's student population of 458 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Rankings
Houston Henry E School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Henry E School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2086 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Henry E School's ranking?
Houston Henry E School is ranked #2086 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Houston Henry E School often compared to?
Houston Henry E Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Charles W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Houston Henry E School?
458 students attend Houston Henry E School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Houston Henry E School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Henry E School?
Houston Henry E School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houston Henry E School offer ?
Houston Henry E School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston Henry E School part of?
Houston Henry E School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Houston Henry E School located?
Houston Henry E School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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