John Hancock Demonstration School

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John Hancock Demonstration School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with a student population of 689 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (51.81%), followed by Hispanic (18.14%), African American (16.69%), and Asian (8.85%) students.

John Hancock Demonstration School stands out as a relatively high-performing school within the Philadelphia City School District, outperforming the district average in several key academic areas, including PSSA Math (31.3% proficient vs. 20.4% district) and PSSA English Language Arts (51.2% proficient vs. 34.2% district) for all grades. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade PSSA Math (52.5% proficient vs. 22.6% district) and 8th grade PSSA English Language Arts (64.4% proficient vs. 37% district). However, the school's performance lags behind the state average in most PSSA subject areas and grade levels. Compared to nearby schools, such as Frank Anne School and Northeast Community Propel Academy, John Hancock Demonstration School generally outperforms them in academic measures, but it lags behind the performance of Cornwells Elementary School, a public school in the Bensalem Township School District.

Despite the school's high poverty rate, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance is still relatively strong compared to the Philadelphia City School District average, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support and resources to its economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's performance also highlights the persistent achievement gaps between different student subgroups, with the White and Asian student subgroups outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers, a pattern consistent with the statewide trend in Pennsylvania.


Detail:

Public K-8

 3700 Morrell Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19114-1939


(215) 400-3120

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
948th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,880 Help


Students who attend John Hancock Demonstration School usually attend:

High:    Washington George High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
18.1%
African American:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details John Hancock Demonstration School ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 21st among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details John Hancock Demonstration School ranks worse than 58.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.28. (See more...)
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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 Student population at John Hancock Demonstration School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (18.1%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Hancock Demonstration School is 12.4, which is the 66th best among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Hancock Demonstration School is $19,880. 85 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Hancock Demonstration School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Hancock Demonstration School 948th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See John Hancock Demonstration School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks John Hancock Demonstration School 519th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See John Hancock Demonstration School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Hancock Demonstration School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.67 495th 1302 62.0%
2004 84.72 155th 1308 88.1%
2005 67.64 467th 1299 64.0%
2006 65.19 586th 1545 62.1%
2007 49.37 968th 1555 37.7%
2008 64.50 636th 1551 59.0%
2009 48.66 1007th 1549 35.0%
2010 61.50 741st 1579 53.1%
2011 61.81 733rd 1597 54.1%
2012 46.06 1112th 1599 30.5%
2013 47.21 1010th 1519 33.5%
2014 30.70 1156th 1467 21.2%
2015 38.17 1026th 1474 30.4%
2016 44.35 1017th 1554 34.6%
2017 45.36 993rd 1547 35.8%
2018 47.57 968th 1530 36.7%
2019 45.24 1008th 1544 34.7%
2021 23.94 1115th 1433 22.2%
2022 42.02 1003rd 1534 34.6%
2023 44.85 948th 1534 38.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.88 658th 1414 53.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.72 506th 1043 51.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.33 135th 437 69.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.69 196th 432 54.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.68 856th 1236 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for John Hancock Demonstration School

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Rank History for all middle school students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.68 389th 877 55.6%
2018 54.29 437th 861 49.2%
2019 53.03 460th 891 48.4%
2021 39.62 496th 797 37.8%
2022 54.28 417th 883 52.8%
2023 44.28 519th 893 41.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.18 392nd 874 55.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.63 258th 660 60.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.91 157th 421 62.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.29 166th 362 54.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at John Hancock Demonstration School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.60 479th 681 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 John Hancock Demonstration School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 351 200 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 327 175 14 6 8 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 307 152 22 6 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 337 150 20 8 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 330 153 23 7 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 344 143 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 529
1994 331 172 30 9 3 n/a n/a 0 545
1995 360 176 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 360 176 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 352 168 28 9 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 378 158 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 362 160 25 17 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 330 143 19 15 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 347 136 19 20 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 331 106 18 16 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 331 106 18 16 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 339 99 24 21 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 340 96 21 19 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 335 98 22 21 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 319 104 22 27 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 325 86 24 33 0 n/a n/a 11 479
2009 320 80 23 35 0 n/a n/a 19 477
2010 334 74 16 39 0 n/a n/a 28 491
2011 332 56 17 40 1 0 43 0 489
2012 323 48 17 54 1 0 61 0 504
2013 326 41 13 46 2 0 61 0 489
2014 351 41 15 47 2 0 64 0 520
2015 346 43 14 44 2 0 64 0 513
2016 335 40 16 39 3 0 76 0 509
2017 478 76 23 70 2 0 89 0 738
2018 459 81 23 74 2 0 95 0 734
2019 463 102 31 98 2 0 72 0 768
2020 485 112 40 98 1 0 47 0 783
2021 420 109 48 103 1 1 32 0 714
2022 340 110 52 114 1 1 30 0 648
2023 357 115 61 125 1 2 28 0 689

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 John Hancock Demonstration School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 25.0 22.9 n/a
1989 530 27.0 19.6 n/a
1990 490 25.0 19.6 0
1991 518 24.0 21.5 n/a
1992 515 26.0 19.8 n/a
1993 529 26.0 20.3 n/a
1994 545 26.5 20.6 n/a
1995 576 27.5 20.9 n/a
1996 576 27.5 20.9 n/a
1997 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1998 573 30.0 19.1 n/a
1999 564 30.0 18.8 n/a
2000 511 31.0 16.5 33.9
2001 524 29.0 18.1 31.9
2002 473 24.0 19.7 33
2003 473 24.0 19.7 33
2004 484 29.5 16.4 35.3
2005 477 25.4 18.8 32.7
2006 476 28.4 16.8 37.8
2007 472 27.5 17.2 40.5
2008 479 29.4 16.3 38.9
2009 477 30.4 15.7 40.8
2010 491 31.4 15.6 41.9
2011 489 32.4 15.0 43.1
2012 504 33.6 14.9 40.7
2013 489 32.6 14.9 49.1
2014 520 29.5 17.6 51.7
2015 513 30.0 17.1 47.4
2016 509 27.0 18.8 100
2017 738 48.2 15.3 99.7
2018 734 50.1 14.6 99.7
2019 768 56.0 13.6 100
2020 783 55.4 14.1 99.9
2021 714 56.6 12.6 99.6
2022 648 54.2 11.9 99.5
2023 689 55.5 12.4 100

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 John Hancock Demonstration School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 25.0 22.9 n/a
1989 530 27.0 19.6 n/a
1990 490 25.0 19.6 0
1991 518 24.0 21.5 n/a
1992 515 26.0 19.8 n/a
1993 529 26.0 20.3 n/a
1994 545 26.5 20.6 n/a
1995 576 27.5 20.9 n/a
1996 576 27.5 20.9 n/a
1997 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1998 573 30.0 19.1 n/a
1999 564 30.0 18.8 n/a
2000 511 31.0 16.5 33.9
2001 524 29.0 18.1 31.9
2002 473 24.0 19.7 33
2003 473 24.0 19.7 33
2004 484 29.5 16.4 35.3
2005 477 25.4 18.8 32.7
2006 476 28.4 16.8 37.8
2007 472 27.5 17.2 40.5
2008 479 29.4 16.3 38.9
2009 477 30.4 15.7 40.8
2010 491 31.4 15.6 41.9
2011 489 32.4 15.0 43.1
2012 504 33.6 14.9 40.7
2013 489 32.6 14.9 49.1
2014 520 29.5 17.6 51.7
2015 513 30.0 17.1 47.4
2016 509 27.0 18.8 100
2017 738 48.2 15.3 99.7
2018 734 50.1 14.6 99.7
2019 768 56.0 13.6 100
2020 783 55.4 14.1 99.9
2021 714 56.6 12.6 99.6
2022 648 54.2 11.9 99.5
2023 689 55.5 12.4 100

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 John Hancock Demonstration School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,198 (9.5%) $11,410 (90.5%) $12,608
2020 $1,174 (8.1%) $13,390 (91.9%) $14,564
2021 $2,554 (15.5%) $13,909 (84.5%) $16,463
2022 $8,539 (43.0%) $11,340 (57.0%) $19,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Hancock Demonstration School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1008th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 948th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.5%
Ranks 460th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 519th of 893 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)39.132.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)49.238.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)45.552.5
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (John Hancock Demonstration School)71.775.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)67.752.4
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)44.545
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)65.353.2
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)3219.1
 12.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)5751.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)34.225.4
 8.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)72.349.2
 23.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)20.910
 10.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (John Hancock Demonstration School)53.247.5
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)59.664.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (John Hancock Demonstration School)36.131.3
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (John Hancock Demonstration School)62.861.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (John Hancock Demonstration School)61.951.2
 10.7%
   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 Students768689
 10.3%
African American102115
 12.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3161
 96.8%
Hispanic98125
 27.6%
Pacific Islander02
White463357
 22.9%
Two or More Races7228
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at John Hancock Demonstration School are 52% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

John Hancock Demonstration School ranks 948th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended John Hancock Demonstration School.

Students who attend John Hancock Demonstration School usually go on to attend:

High : Washington George High School


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