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Hackett Horatio B School is located at 2161 E York Street, Philadelphia, PA, and is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in an urban setting. It has 411 students and the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The school employs 32 full-time certified teachers and a full-time counselor providing personalized support for students.
Academically, 37% of students are proficient in math; however, 52% of students are proficient in reading – both results are better than the district averages of 14% and 31%, respectively. On state educational assessment, Hackett Horatio B School ranks #562 overall in Pennsylvania and #12 among elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Hackett Horatio B School has a minority enrollment of 48% and 100% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Hackett Horatio B School promotes an inclusive environment that is focused on achievement. Students perform consistently well above expectations in reading and above expectations in math, which makes Hackett Horatio B School an excellent option for the families of Philadelphia and one of the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
411 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
387 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
In September 2025, Hackett will start a rain garden and stormwater project to create a green playground and manage runoff.Friends of Hackett, a volunteer-led nonprofit, supports the school with over 20 annual events, including block parties, movie nights, and teacher appreciation meals, working closely with staff to meet school needs.
Q:Does Hackett Horatio B. School have STEM programs?
A:Yes, Hackett Horatio B. School gives STEM chances for practical problem solving, coding, and science studies.
Q:What extracurricular activities are there at Hackett Horatio B. Shool?
A:Hackett Horatio B. School lets students join art, music, sports, and leadership clubs to make school better.
Q:What curriculum does Hackett Horatio B. School use?
A:Hackett Horatio B. School uses the School District of Philadelphia’s curriculum, focusing on core subjects, arts, and technology.
Q:Does Hackett Horatio School have transportation?
A:Yes, Hackett Horatio B. School buses students who qualify, following district rules.
Q:Can students get care before or after school at Hackett Horatio B. School?
A:Yes, Hackett Horatio B. School has programs before and after school with tutoring, fun activities, and recreation.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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