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Hamilton Disston School

Hamilton Disston School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated C-, with 737 students and a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 13% in English Language Arts and 10% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
737
Students per teacher
16.8:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts13%
Math10%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic53%
Black30%
White11%
Two or more races3%
Asian2%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-12.5%
Prior-year enrollment
842

Homes assigned to this school

4,107 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Hamilton Disston 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
6801 Cottage St, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Phone
(215) 400-3350
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003763
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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 Hamilton Disston School

How is Hamilton Disston School rated?

Hamilton Disston 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 Hamilton Disston School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Hamilton Disston School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 13% in English Language Arts and 10% in Math.

What grades does Hamilton Disston School serve?

Hamilton Disston School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Hamilton Disston School?

737 students attend Hamilton Disston School, down from 842 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Hamilton Disston School?

TopHap matches 4,107 residential properties to Hamilton Disston 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 Hamilton Disston School in?

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