Stanton M Hall School (Closed 2014)

2539 North 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Stanton M Hall School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
26%
73%
(12-13)
25%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Stanton M Hall School?
372 students attend Stanton M Hall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Stanton M Hall School students are Black, 1% 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 Stanton M Hall School?
Stanton M Hall School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stanton M Hall School offer ?
Stanton M Hall School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Stanton M Hall School part of?
Stanton M Hall School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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