Farrell Louis H School

8300 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,150 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Farrell Louis H 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Farrell Louis H School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Farrell Louis H School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,150 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Farrell Louis H 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 Farrell Louis H School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2218 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farrell Louis H 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.
38%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farrell Louis H 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.
52%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
21%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
15%
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Black
16%
14%
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White
34%
61%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Farrell Louis H School's ranking?
Farrell Louis H School is ranked #2218 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Farrell Louis H School often compared to?
Farrell Louis H Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhawnhurst School, Pollock Robert B School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Farrell Louis H School?
1,150 students attend Farrell Louis H School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Farrell Louis H School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrell Louis H School?
Farrell Louis H School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farrell Louis H School offer ?
Farrell Louis H School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Farrell Louis H School part of?
Farrell Louis H School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Farrell Louis H School located?
Farrell Louis H 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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