Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rhawnhurst 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rhawnhurst School serves the northeast part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhawnhurst School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rhawnhurst 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 Rhawnhurst School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1962 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
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)29.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
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 Rhawnhurst School's ranking?
Rhawnhurst School is ranked #1962 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rhawnhurst School often compared to?
Rhawnhurst Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farrell Louis H School, Pollock Robert B School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rhawnhurst School?
621 students attend Rhawnhurst School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Rhawnhurst School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rhawnhurst School?
Rhawnhurst School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rhawnhurst School offer ?
Rhawnhurst School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rhawnhurst School part of?
Rhawnhurst School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Rhawnhurst School located?
Rhawnhurst 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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