Disston Hamilton School

Public K-8

 6801 Cottage St
       Philadelphia, PA  19135-2243


(215) 400-3350

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1469th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,753 Help


Students who attend Disston Hamilton School usually attend:

High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  713

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.9%
African American:
31.8%
White:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Disston Hamilton School ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 113th 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 5.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Disston Hamilton School ranks worse than 93.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.75. (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 Disston Hamilton School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.9%), African American (31.8%), White (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Disston Hamilton School is 17. 139 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Disston Hamilton School is $16,753. 138 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Disston Hamilton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Disston Hamilton School 1469th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Disston Hamilton School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Disston Hamilton School 833rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Disston Hamilton 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 Disston Hamilton School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.45 1194th 1302 8.3%
2004 3.09 1225th 1308 6.3%
2005 16.21 1126th 1299 13.3%
2006 25.50 1298th 1545 16.0%
2007 12.38 1412th 1555 9.2%
2008 13.90 1398th 1551 9.9%
2009 19.91 1353rd 1549 12.7%
2010 38.87 1195th 1579 24.3%
2011 35.65 1243rd 1597 22.2%
2012 12.59 1430th 1599 10.6%
2013 7.47 1385th 1519 8.8%
2014 2.96 1392nd 1467 5.1%
2015 5.42 1384th 1474 6.1%
2016 4.94 1465th 1554 5.7%
2017 6.64 1415th 1547 8.5%
2018 4.51 1453rd 1530 5.0%
2019 4.67 1463rd 1544 5.2%
2021 5.52 1351st 1433 5.7%
2022 8.89 1374th 1534 10.4%
2023 5.27 1469th 1534 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.81 175th 196 10.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.91 1330th 1414 5.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.30 933rd 1043 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.46 304th 437 30.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.35 421st 432 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.48 1230th 1236 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Disston Hamilton School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.32 569th 643 11.5%
2004 64.21 283rd 663 57.3%
2005 32.65 538th 687 21.7%
2006 27.58 601st 736 18.3%
2007 19.77 639th 749 14.7%
2008 18.78 644th 753 14.5%
2009 19.27 658th 770 14.5%
2010 21.04 686th 805 14.8%
2011 18.31 715th 825 13.3%
2012 16.71 716th 834 14.1%
2013 14.17 642nd 758 15.3%
2014 5.87 666th 728 8.5%
2015 6.15 777th 835 6.9%
2016 7.23 786th 870 9.7%
2017 9.22 773rd 877 11.9%
2018 7.24 786th 861 8.7%
2019 8.46 802nd 891 10.0%
2022 13.31 746th 883 15.5%
2023 7.75 833rd 893 6.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.54 91st 143 36.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.36 802nd 874 8.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.72 574th 660 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.16 270th 421 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.01 344th 362 5.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Disston Hamilton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.07 681st 681 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Disston Hamilton School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Disston Hamilton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 423 175 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 440 182 22 19 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1990 395 168 19 17 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 461 172 18 14 4 n/a n/a 0 669
1992 454 163 16 18 8 n/a n/a 0 659
1993 481 166 14 22 10 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 464 150 14 22 7 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 434 143 9 29 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 434 143 9 29 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 487 117 14 26 3 n/a n/a 0 647
1998 500 96 8 56 5 n/a n/a 0 665
1999 514 88 7 54 5 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 560 77 8 52 3 n/a n/a 0 700
2001 580 94 7 65 2 n/a n/a 0 748
2002 540 140 10 100 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2003 540 140 10 100 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2004 520 167 21 114 3 n/a n/a 0 825
2005 494 188 23 153 3 n/a n/a 0 861
2006 461 196 26 167 2 n/a n/a 0 852
2007 443 233 23 189 2 n/a n/a 0 890
2008 377 244 27 182 2 n/a n/a 30 862
2009 334 230 22 188 1 n/a n/a 37 812
2010 301 247 24 183 1 n/a n/a 42 798
2011 296 254 22 189 2 0 56 0 819
2012 285 253 20 192 2 0 74 0 826
2013 266 265 21 238 3 0 81 0 874
2014 259 253 28 228 3 0 77 0 848
2015 234 261 23 246 4 0 90 0 858
2016 212 280 24 239 4 0 107 0 866
2017 192 317 24 243 4 0 94 0 874
2018 170 320 22 256 3 0 119 0 890
2019 155 336 19 281 3 1 96 0 891
2020 138 321 16 294 1 1 71 0 842
2021 136 301 15 278 0 1 40 0 771
2022 110 263 14 290 0 1 33 0 711
2023 99 227 21 327 0 1 38 0 713

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

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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 Disston Hamilton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 34.0 18.4 n/a
1989 663 33.0 20.0 n/a
1990 600 33.0 18.1 0
1991 669 32.0 20.9 n/a
1992 659 32.0 20.5 n/a
1993 693 31.0 22.4 n/a
1994 657 31.0 21.2 n/a
1995 619 30.0 20.6 n/a
1996 619 30.0 20.6 n/a
1997 647 33.0 19.6 n/a
1998 665 33.0 20.2 n/a
1999 668 34.0 19.6 n/a
2000 700 35.0 20.0 40.7
2001 748 36.0 20.8 35.3
2002 792 34.5 23.0 49.6
2003 792 34.5 23.0 49.6
2004 825 42.3 19.5 37.3
2005 861 38.3 22.5 45.6
2006 852 47.4 18.0 72.1
2007 890 46.3 19.2 69
2008 862 49.3 17.5 86.5
2009 812 49.3 16.5 89.8
2010 798 48.4 16.4 48
2011 819 49.3 16.5 49.2
2012 826 49.0 16.8 43.7
2013 874 54.0 16.1 99.7
2014 848 48.0 17.6 99.6
2015 858 46.0 18.6 99.7
2016 866 45.0 19.2 100
2017 874 47.0 18.5 99.9
2018 890 43.8 20.3 99.9
2019 891 48.8 18.2 99.9
2020 842 43.6 19.3 99.8
2021 771 41.3 18.6 99.6
2022 711 45.6 15.5 99.6
2023 713 41.7 17.0 100

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 Disston Hamilton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 34.0 18.4 n/a
1989 663 33.0 20.0 n/a
1990 600 33.0 18.1 0
1991 669 32.0 20.9 n/a
1992 659 32.0 20.5 n/a
1993 693 31.0 22.4 n/a
1994 657 31.0 21.2 n/a
1995 619 30.0 20.6 n/a
1996 619 30.0 20.6 n/a
1997 647 33.0 19.6 n/a
1998 665 33.0 20.2 n/a
1999 668 34.0 19.6 n/a
2000 700 35.0 20.0 40.7
2001 748 36.0 20.8 35.3
2002 792 34.5 23.0 49.6
2003 792 34.5 23.0 49.6
2004 825 42.3 19.5 37.3
2005 861 38.3 22.5 45.6
2006 852 47.4 18.0 72.1
2007 890 46.3 19.2 69
2008 862 49.3 17.5 86.5
2009 812 49.3 16.5 89.8
2010 798 48.4 16.4 48
2011 819 49.3 16.5 49.2
2012 826 49.0 16.8 43.7
2013 874 54.0 16.1 99.7
2014 848 48.0 17.6 99.6
2015 858 46.0 18.6 99.7
2016 866 45.0 19.2 100
2017 874 47.0 18.5 99.9
2018 890 43.8 20.3 99.9
2019 891 48.8 18.2 99.9
2020 842 43.6 19.3 99.8
2021 771 41.3 18.6 99.6
2022 711 45.6 15.5 99.6
2023 713 41.7 17.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Disston Hamilton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,730 (14.6%) $10,118 (85.4%) $11,847
2020 $1,694 (13.8%) $10,562 (86.2%) $12,257
2021 $3,599 (27.7%) $9,411 (72.3%) $13,010
2022 $8,069 (48.2%) $8,684 (51.8%) $16,753

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Disston Hamilton School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1463rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1469th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1%
Ranks 802nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 833rd of 893 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Disston Hamilton School)11.614.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)19.28.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Disston Hamilton School)1.14.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Disston Hamilton School)35.126.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)16.611.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Disston Hamilton School)7.27.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)17.116.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Disston Hamilton School)17.29.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)21.812.7
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Disston Hamilton School)7.86.8
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)16.125
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Disston Hamilton School)5.60
 5.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Disston Hamilton School)19.818.9
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)20.910.8
 10.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Disston Hamilton School)8.36.4
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Disston Hamilton School)27.721.8
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Disston Hamilton School)18.613.7
 4.9%
   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 Students891713
 20%
African American336227
 32.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1921
 10.5%
Hispanic281327
 16.4%
Pacific Islander11
White15599
 36.1%
Two or More Races9638
 60.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


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Students at Disston Hamilton School are 46% Hispanic, 32% African American, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Disston Hamilton School.

Students who attend Disston Hamilton School usually go on to attend:

High : Lincoln High School

Disston Hamilton School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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