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Best Schools in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA has 11 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,744 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Holmesburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
The top high schools in Holmesburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
2. Washington George Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1707 Students
3. Lincoln Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
The top elementary schools in Holmesburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Hancock Demonstration Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 689 Students
2. Holme Thomas Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 813 Students
3. Northeast Community Propel Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1731 Students
4. Brown Joseph H Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 383 Students
5. Forrest Edwin Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 799 Students
6. Fitler Academics Plus
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
7. Holmesburg Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Holmesburg Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 33,614 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA
How many schools are in Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA?
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,744 students in total.
How do schools in Holmesburg perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Holmesburg score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Holmesburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holmesburg?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations