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Finletter Thomas K School vs. Lowell James R School

Should you attend Finletter Thomas K School or Lowell James R School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Finletter Thomas K School
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Lowell James R School
450 W Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Finletter Thomas K School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Lowell James R School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Finletter Thomas K 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 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lowell James R 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 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
632 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Finletter Thomas K School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell James R School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Finletter Thomas K School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell James R School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Finletter Thomas K School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell James R School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Finletter Thomas K School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell James R School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2360 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2560 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Finletter Thomas K School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell James R School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
11%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Finletter Thomas K School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell James R School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
13%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Finletter Thomas K School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell James R School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Finletter Thomas K School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell James R School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Finletter Thomas K School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lowell James R School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
37
Kindergarten Students
64
103
Grade 1 Students
57
110
Grade 2 Students
55
99
Grade 3 Students
63
87
Grade 4 Students
70
86
Grade 5 Students
74
-
Grade 6 Students
85
-
Grade 7 Students
74
-
Grade 8 Students
90
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell James R School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell James R School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
69%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell James R School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell James R School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell James R School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Finletter Thomas K School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell James R School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Finletter Thomas K School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell James R School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
11%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Finletter Thomas K School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell James R School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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