Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pastorius Francis P 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 was 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)23%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
96%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Pastorius Francis P School?
514 students attend Pastorius Francis P School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pastorius Francis P School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pastorius Francis P School?
Pastorius Francis P School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pastorius Francis P School offer ?
Pastorius Francis P School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pastorius Francis P School part of?
Pastorius Francis P School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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