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Locke Alain School

4550 Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Locke Alain 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Locke Alain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Locke Alain School's student population of 282 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Locke Alain 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 Locke Alain School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2514 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Locke Alain School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Locke Alain 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.
20-24%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Locke Alain 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.
20-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Locke Alain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Locke Alain School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
77%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Locke Alain School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Locke Alain School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Locke Alain School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Locke Alain School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Locke Alain School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Locke Alain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Locke Alain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locke Alain School's ranking?
Locke Alain School is ranked #2514 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Locke Alain School?
282 students attend Locke Alain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Locke Alain School students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locke Alain School?
Locke Alain School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Locke Alain School offer ?
Locke Alain School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Locke Alain School part of?
Locke Alain School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Locke Alain School located?
Locke Alain School is located in the West Powelton neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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