Serving 895 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Hancock Demonstration School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hancock Demonstration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Hancock Demonstration School's student population of 895 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Hancock Demonstration School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hancock Demonstration School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1766 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
14%
14%
White
45%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hancock Demonstration School's ranking?
John Hancock Demonstration School is ranked #1766 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are John Hancock Demonstration School often compared to?
John Hancock Demonstration Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holme Thomas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John Hancock Demonstration School?
895 students attend John Hancock Demonstration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John Hancock Demonstration School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hancock Demonstration School?
John Hancock Demonstration School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Hancock Demonstration School offer ?
John Hancock Demonstration School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hancock Demonstration School part of?
John Hancock Demonstration School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Hancock Demonstration School located?
John Hancock Demonstration School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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