Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Houston Henry E 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 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Houston Henry E 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 Houston Henry E School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Houston Henry E School is ranked #2334 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Houston Henry E School often compared to?
Houston Henry E Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Charles W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Houston Henry E School?
419 students attend Houston Henry E School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Houston Henry E School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Henry E School?
Houston Henry E School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houston Henry E School offer ?
Houston Henry E School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Houston Henry E School part of?
In what neighborhood is Houston Henry E School located?
Houston Henry E School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
