The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Science. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hackett Horatio B Sch
Hackett Horatio B School is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia. The school enrollment is small to moderate for its grade band, with a nearly even distribution across all grades.
The student body at Hackett is economically disadvantaged; every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The school serves a diverse racial and ethnic mix, with the largest share identifying as white, followed by substantial populations of Hispanic and multiracial students, and smaller populations of Black and Asian students.
In state testing, Hackett's performance in recent assessments shows proficiency in math near or just above three-fifths of students tested, with reading proficiency slightly higher at roughly three-fifths as well. Science proficiency is stronger, at about seven-tenths of students tested, though this assessment data is from an earlier school year. These results sit within the ordinary range for schools serving predominantly low-income Philadelphia neighborhoods, though a parent should recognize that fewer than two-thirds of students are meeting grade-level reading and math standards. The school has adopted the district's recent curriculum changes—the new science-of-reading ELA materials and Illustrative Mathematics—which began rolling out in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years respectively. The reading curriculum in particular had a mixed first year citywide, with one-point decline in district proficiency scores overall, so the classroom experience reflects an ongoing instructional transition.
The neighborhood where Hackett sits is part of central Philadelphia, where housing values are moderate and rents are mixed. The area has a neighborhood-based character, with local commercial corridors and historic rowhouse fabric typical of Philadelphia's older residential districts. Philadelphia as a whole is a walkable city with dense transit access, and though the specific catchment and daily transportation needs would vary by family address, the broader urban context means schools, shops, and services are accessible by foot or public transit.
The school's immediate context is shaped by the Philadelphia School District's current transition. The district has just approved a major facilities plan beginning in 2026-27 that will close schools, consolidate programs, and modernize buildings across the city. Families should verify with the school directly whether Hackett is among the schools affected, as the plan reshapes attendance boundaries and co-locations throughout the system.
No data on special education or English learner enrollment was available, nor were details on discipline, staffing, or attendance patterns. A parent interested in those specifics would benefit from speaking directly with the school.
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