Francis Scott Key School is a public elementary school located in the Central South Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Key Francis Scott 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key Francis Scott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Key Francis Scott School's student population of 386 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Key Francis Scott 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 Key Francis Scott School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2366 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
5%
Hispanic
61%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Francis Scott School's ranking?
Key Francis Scott School is ranked #2366 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Key Francis Scott School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Key Francis Scott School?
386 students attend Key Francis Scott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Key Francis Scott School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Francis Scott School?
Key Francis Scott School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Key Francis Scott School offer ?
Key Francis Scott School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Key Francis Scott School part of?
Key Francis Scott School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Key Francis Scott School located?
Key Francis Scott School is located in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lower Moyamensing.
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