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Disston Hamilton School
(215) 335-5661
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Level: K-8
District: Philadelphia City School District

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Cenus Info	Value	Year
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	72.07%	(2006)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.23%	(2006)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	3.05%	(2006)
Black, non-Hispanic:	23%	(2006)
Hispanic:	19.6%	(2006)
White, non-Hispanic:	54.11%	(2006)
Student Teacher Ratio:	18%	(2006)

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Disston Hamilton School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	2
Average Safety Rating	2

Disston Hamilton School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2008-07-28 “Teachers and staff are good but the horrid behavior and actions of the students that attend this school makes it a nightmare. My child has improved educationally but has socially declined since transferring to Disston. There needs to be continuous strides to improve the behavior of the students and parent involvement.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2007-01-29 “I am very impressed with Disston. The Kindergarten Teacher that my son has is to be commended. Mrs. Lehermann is very dedicated to taking care of my son. He is very challenging, but she never gives up. I am also impressed with the principal as well. I think that my son is getting a great education.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-03-08 “I totatly disagree with the postings on this site. I think Roberta Besden is one of the best principals I have ever come across and I have come across many. The parental involvement is almost nonexistant. I am an involved parent and have 3 children at this school and have been very happy. Yes some of the children are out of control but that is the parents fault..not the teachers. Parents must realize that school is a place to learn and that comes from home. Ms. Kelly,Ms. Bromley,Ms.Barcus,Ms.schloss, the Vice Principle is excellent as well. Mrs. Besden..another great(principle)Gym Teacher...great! I can go on and on. I attend all the home and school meetings and I am one of about 5 so all the parents who are unhappy why not come to a home and school meeting and lets make a difference for the better. Only we can change the system! Thanks!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2006-02-18 “This school is bad and good. Some teachers are bad and some are good. The principal is sweet and kind but some teachers think they own everything.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-08-24 “The teachers, particularly those who taught my son in the lower grades, are very dedicated. It seems that there is a problem with disciplining disruptive students, though, especially those in the upper grades.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2005-06-16 “This school is lacking, every thing. My 12 yr. was falling behind, the teacher was more annoyed than helpful, my daughter withdrew all together. The teacher waited way months before contacting me, only after a lesson was way beyond a 5th grader grasp was incomplete. The principle was unreachable until I brought in a lawyer. the vice principle is more than distracted during at least seven conversation. Distracted by the chaos of fighting students daily. the school had no helpful hints.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-05-23 “The administration needs improvement. There needs to be disipline in this school. The students are disrespectfull. Some of the staff are very rude. There are a few very good teachers there, that have been there for years, these teachers honestly care about the kids and thats why they have stayed for so long, if your child is fortunate enough to get one of these teachers then you are very lucky. My child will not be returning next year. I have found a much better school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2005-04-12 “We had an bullying incident with my 11 year old and I must say that the situation was handled immediately and to mine and my daughter's satisfaction. She has 2 more years there and she loves it now! She has excelled in class and extra curricular activities as well as became a member of the Disston Dragons. All in all I'd say they are making a turn for the better.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2005-01-11 “I was afraid to send my child to Disston because I live on Knorr St. and see the kids going to and from school and the way they behave. Cursing, fighting, destroying trash, properties, mailboxes. My son now attends kindergarten there and I have seen such a change. The school seems to really be trying. They can only do so much, more parents need to get involved. Parents need to disipline their children and work along with the teachers. The teachers do a great job and I am very impressed with how much my son is learning. There is always room for improvement but I feel if teachers and parents work together we could have an excellent school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-11-11 “I would not send my dog to this school to be trained. My granddaughter spent 1 year in this poor excuse for a school. I even over heard the principal use the F--- word in conversation with another teacher. I am glad my daughter moved to Upper Darby.My GrandDaughter has done extremely well in the U.D.School district.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2004-09-07 “My children and i love the teachers of Disston. Unfortunately, the administration doesn't support them in their teaching efforts. Also, the school district does not know what they are doing. Which is added stress for the teachers.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 2 2004-06-11 “There are wonderful teachers at this school, but a very poor administration. As a result of a lack of administrative support, student discipline is very poor, school climate is poor, teachers are depressed and frustrated. Student achievement is low.”

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