Hardy Williams Elementary

Hardy Williams Elementary

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
5400 Warrington Ave,  Philadelphia, PA
3.5
2.6
1,161 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
51.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
6.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,245:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
95.4%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 90 Students
Penn State 68 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 65 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 61 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 56 Students
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 54 Students
Drexel University 52 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 52 Students
University of Pennsylvania 33 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 52 Students
Business 49 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Biology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Accounting 13 Students
Education 10 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 48 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/17/2024
I attended Hardy from 7th-12th and over those years every thing declined. I miss how it was ran back in middle school.
5.0 Senior
8/31/2023
I've started high school and met some great teachers and friends and when I was struggling they helped me with every struggle
4.0 Senior
1/19/2021
I'm currently a senior but for the past years, I've been here it has been nothing but amazing. This school has many fun sports and clubs. This school also has amazing academic plans for each student who attends.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/18/2025
This school is very aggressive when it comes to children …the staff working there talk about students and parents and they’re discipline method is a little different then what a mother does I called the police to this school , mastery Hardy should be investigated for the amount of children always cr...
4.0 other
11/11/2011
I graduated from this school in 2006 and I really miss it. They really prepare you for high school and I am proud I attended there.
1.0 parent
4/27/2010
I feel that the school could be a better school, if it were cleaned of the current staff. Beginning w/ CEO, principal(s), NTA's and other internal officials. Excluding Teachers. Same people w/same ideas. Nothing new!!
3.0 other
8/26/2009

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Hardy Williams Elementary is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 5400 Warrington Ave in Philadelphia, PA. The school has a total enrollment of 1,161 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Hardy Williams Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $167,928. Discover additional schools in the area, like Boys Latin Charter High School, Universal Audenried Charter High School, Belmont Charter Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardy Williams Elementary.

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