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Pastorius Francis P School (Closed 2014)

5650 Sprague St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pastorius Francis P School serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
23%
73%
(12-13)
24%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
96%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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