The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 36% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Moore J Hampton Sch
Moore J Hampton School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the northeast Philadelphia neighborhood where it is located. The school enrolls a substantial population of students, nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the surrounding area. The student body is diverse: a large plurality are Hispanic, with substantial populations of Black Asian, and white students, and small numbers of other backgrounds represented.
The school's recent state test results in math and reading show proficiency rates in the mid-to-high portion of the lower range. In math, proficiency stood at roughly one-third of students; in reading, roughly one-third as well. Science results from the prior year's assessment were higher, at just under one-half. These figures are the school's actual performance on Pennsylvania's state assessment and represent the everyday academic outcome for students here. A parent may want to look into further with the school what supports exist for students working toward proficiency and what instructional approaches are in place, given the district's recent shift to Illustrative Mathematics for K-12 and a science-of-reading curriculum across early grades.
The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which in the past two years has undergone substantial curriculum and strategic change. The district adopted new math and reading curricula citywide starting in 2023-24 and 2024-25 respectively, aiming to standardize instruction across all schools. Reading scores citywide dipped in the first year of the new ELA curriculum rollout. The district has also announced a major facilities master plan that will reshape school catchments, close a number of schools, and modernize buildings over the coming years. For families in this school's area, understanding whether this specific building is among those affected in the facilities plan would be important to confirm with the school or district directly.
Philadelphia itself is a large, dense, walkable city with a strong neighborhood character. Housing in the school's zip code is modestly valued relative to national benchmarks. The city has experienced modest population growth in recent years, concentrated in Center City, with strong job markets in healthcare, higher education, and life sciences anchoring the broader economy. The Free Library of Philadelphia and Fairmount Park system provide civic anchors for daily life. Public transit via SEPTA connects the city across five counties.
For a family considering this school, the key questions are how proficiency is being addressed in the current curriculum transition, what the school's specific role is in the district's facility changes, and what extracurricular and enrichment opportunities exist on site or nearby in the neighborhood.
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