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Louis H. Farrell School

Louis H. Farrell School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated B, with 1,187 students and a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 34% in English Language Arts and 30% in Math.

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Rating
B
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
1,187
Students per teacher
16.3:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts34%
Math30%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White34%
Hispanic26%
Asian22%
Black15%
Two or more races2%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+0.1%
Prior-year enrollment
1,186

Homes assigned to this school

3,749 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Louis H. Farrell School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
8300 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Phone
(215) 400-3230
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003779
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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 Louis H. Farrell School

How is Louis H. Farrell School rated?

Louis H. Farrell School holds a B 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 Louis H. Farrell School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Louis H. Farrell School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 34% in English Language Arts and 30% in Math.

What grades does Louis H. Farrell School serve?

Louis H. Farrell School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Louis H. Farrell School?

1,187 students attend Louis H. Farrell School, up from 1,186 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Louis H. Farrell School?

TopHap matches 3,749 residential properties to Louis H. Farrell 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 Louis H. Farrell School in?

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