Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Esperanza Academy Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG-12 with a total enrollment of 1,628 students.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,945 to $18,548 over the past four school years, and a low student-teacher ratio of 14 to 15.3 students per teacher, Esperanza Academy Charter School significantly underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 4.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Similarly, the school's performance in PSSA Science (19.7% proficient) and PSSA English Language Arts (18.3% proficient) lagged behind the state averages. This underperformance is further highlighted when compared to nearby charter schools, such as Maritime Academy Charter School, which outperforms Esperanza Academy Charter School in both math and English language arts proficiency rates.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Esperanza Academy Charter School, ranging from 80.73% to 99.82% over the past three school years, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's low academic performance. Research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional challenges, such as limited access to resources and support, which can impact their educational outcomes. However, the school's investments in student support, as evidenced by the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, suggest a commitment to addressing these challenges and improving the academic outcomes of its students.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 301 W Hunting Park Avenue
       Philadelphia, PA  19140


(215) 457-3667

District: Esperanza Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1395th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,548 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  1,628

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.6%
African American:
4.7%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


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Compare Details Esperanza Academy Charter School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Esperanza Academy Charter School ranks worse than 91.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Esperanza Academy Charter School ranks worse than 78.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Esperanza Academy Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.6%), African American (4.7%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esperanza Academy Charter School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esperanza Academy Charter School is $18,548.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esperanza Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Academy Charter School 1395th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Esperanza Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Academy Charter School 812th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Esperanza Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Academy Charter School 538th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Esperanza Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.68 1347th 1433 6.0%
2022 8.77 1378th 1534 10.2%
2023 6.32 1437th 1534 6.3%
2024 7.79 1395th 1526 8.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.95 1310th 1414 7.4%
2024 11.48 1302nd 1432 9.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.87 1388th 1488 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.80 397th 432 8.1%
2024 17.34 405th 454 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 8.99 739th 835 11.5%
2016 7.85 777th 870 10.7%
2017 10.19 757th 877 13.7%
2018 11.88 739th 861 14.2%
2019 14.12 731st 891 18.0%
2021 9.40 727th 797 8.8%
2022 9.95 788th 883 10.8%
2023 8.37 821st 893 8.1%
2024 8.81 812th 891 8.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.73 108th 143 24.5%
2024 33.60 108th 150 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.56 788th 874 9.8%
2024 12.89 778th 877 11.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.06 794th 860 7.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.54 648th 660 1.8%
2024 18.09 615th 672 8.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.68 794th 870 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.06 348th 421 17.3%
2024 33.14 254th 408 37.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.34 322nd 362 11.0%
2024 18.13 320th 362 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.07 564th 583 3.3%
2004 0.36 587th 590 0.5%
2005 5.32 549th 593 7.4%
2006 1.58 588th 604 2.6%
2007 11.56 561st 615 8.8%
2008 6.32 582nd 621 6.3%
2009 4.80 595th 632 5.9%
2010 21.44 568th 649 12.5%
2011 30.07 539th 660 18.3%
2012 24.79 556th 664 16.3%
2015 14.95 579th 680 14.9%
2016 14.10 582nd 677 14.0%
2017 11.59 574th 663 13.4%
2018 15.39 569th 673 15.5%
2019 23.07 560th 693 19.2%
2022 22.80 517th 634 18.5%
2023 25.00 533rd 674 20.9%
2024 25.12 538th 686 21.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.57 49th 85 42.4%
2024 36.18 52nd 84 38.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.30 418th 652 35.9%
2024 36.84 447th 664 32.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.62 544th 665 18.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.00 334th 502 33.5%
2024 21.40 421st 513 17.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.35 476th 662 28.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Esperanza Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.67 139th 252 44.8%
2024 42.53 153rd 274 44.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 5 28 0 170 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2002 2 28 0 321 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 2 28 0 321 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 0 40 0 415 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 9 63 1 503 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2006 5 69 0 540 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 4 51 1 570 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2008 2 48 1 660 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2009 1 39 0 665 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2010 2 43 0 672 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2011 2 34 0 691 0 0 0 0 727
2012 3 41 0 700 0 0 6 0 750
2013 3 41 0 752 0 0 2 0 798
2014 1 33 1 893 0 0 0 0 928
2015 0 19 1 1363 0 0 0 0 1383
2016 1 42 1 1374 0 0 3 0 1421
2017 4 43 1 1382 0 0 0 0 1430
2018 5 68 0 1485 0 0 0 0 1558
2019 5 65 0 1496 0 0 0 0 1566
2020 3 67 0 1563 1 0 0 0 1634
2021 3 76 1 1573 0 0 7 0 1660
2022 6 90 2 1505 0 0 6 0 1609
2023 5 77 1 1524 0 0 21 0 1628

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 203 12.3 16.5 0
2002 351 31.0 11.3 57
2003 351 31.0 11.3 57
2004 455 34.5 13.2 35.2
2005 576 41.5 13.9 34.7
2006 614 43.3 14.2 47.2
2007 626 43.8 14.3 n/a
2008 711 50.5 14.1 n/a
2009 705 47.2 14.9 64.5
2010 717 50.1 14.3 76.8
2011 727 50.5 14.3 82.3
2012 750 47.2 15.8 87.3
2013 798 53.8 14.8 91.4
2014 928 61.1 15.1 88.1
2015 1383 87.0 15.8 89.9
2016 1421 81.0 17.5 92.2
2017 1430 83.2 17.1 99.8
2018 1558 96.5 16.1 96.1
2019 1566 101.4 15.4 85.4
2020 1634 108.6 15.0 82.9
2021 1660 108.2 15.3 99.8
2022 1609 114.2 14.0 80.7
2023 1628 116.2 14.0 85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 203 12.3 16.5 0
2002 351 31.0 11.3 57
2003 351 31.0 11.3 57
2004 455 34.5 13.2 35.2
2005 576 41.5 13.9 34.7
2006 614 43.3 14.2 47.2
2007 626 43.8 14.3 n/a
2008 711 50.5 14.1 n/a
2009 705 47.2 14.9 64.5
2010 717 50.1 14.3 76.8
2011 727 50.5 14.3 82.3
2012 750 47.2 15.8 87.3
2013 798 53.8 14.8 91.4
2014 928 61.1 15.1 88.1
2015 1383 87.0 15.8 89.9
2016 1421 81.0 17.5 92.2
2017 1430 83.2 17.1 99.8
2018 1558 96.5 16.1 96.1
2019 1566 101.4 15.4 85.4
2020 1634 108.6 15.0 82.9
2021 1660 108.2 15.3 99.8
2022 1609 114.2 14.0 80.7
2023 1628 116.2 14.0 85.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Esperanza Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,358 (15.8%) $12,586 (84.2%) $14,945
2020 $4,178 (27.5%) $11,010 (72.5%) $15,188
2021 $2,355 (14.5%) $13,910 (85.5%) $16,265
2022 $4,008 (21.6%) $14,540 (78.4%) $18,548

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Esperanza Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 731st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 821st of 893 Middle schools
 9.9%
Ranks 560th of 693 High schoolsRanks 533rd of 674 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Esperanza Academy Charter School)5.73.7
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Esperanza Academy Charter School)3014.1
 15.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Esperanza Academy Charter School)8.82.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Esperanza Academy Charter School)41.817.4
 24.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Esperanza Academy Charter School)7.54.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Esperanza Academy Charter School)3224.6
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Esperanza Academy Charter School)32.921.6
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Esperanza Academy Charter School)39.417.1
 22.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Esperanza Academy Charter School)34.523.7
 10.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Esperanza Academy Charter School)58.454.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Esperanza Academy Charter School)7.33.9
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Esperanza Academy Charter School)3226.9
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Esperanza Academy Charter School)34.817.6
 17.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15661628
 4%
African American6577
 18.5%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic14961524
 1.9%
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races021
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%85.4%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,628 students attended Esperanza Academy Charter School.

Esperanza Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

Students at Esperanza Academy Charter School are 94% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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