Allen Ethan School

6329 Battersby St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 920 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Allen Ethan 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allen Ethan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Allen Ethan School's student population of 920 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
920 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Allen Ethan 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 Allen Ethan School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2529 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Allen Ethan School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allen Ethan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allen Ethan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Allen Ethan School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Allen Ethan School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
62%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Allen Ethan School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Allen Ethan School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allen Ethan School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allen Ethan School's ranking?
Allen Ethan School is ranked #2529 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Allen Ethan School often compared to?
Allen Ethan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfair School, Spruance Gilbert School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Allen Ethan School?
920 students attend Allen Ethan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Allen Ethan School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Ethan School?
Allen Ethan School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Allen Ethan School offer ?
Allen Ethan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Allen Ethan School part of?
Allen Ethan School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Allen Ethan School located?
Allen Ethan School is located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in Mayfair.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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