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Edward Heston School

Edward Heston School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated C, with 245 students and an 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 12% in English Language Arts and 4% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
245
Students per teacher
8.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts12%
Math4%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black93%
Hispanic5%
Two or more races2%
Male / female
44% / 56%
Free or reduced lunch
129%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-49.9%
Prior-year enrollment
489

Homes assigned to this school

1,913 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Edward Heston School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1621 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone
(215) 400-7290
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899005187
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Edward Heston School

How is Edward Heston School rated?

Edward Heston School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Edward Heston School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Edward Heston School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 12% in English Language Arts and 4% in Math.

What grades does Edward Heston School serve?

Edward Heston School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Edward Heston School?

245 students attend Edward Heston School, down from 489 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Edward Heston School?

TopHap matches 1,913 residential properties to Edward Heston School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Edward Heston School in?

Edward Heston School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.