Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bregy F Amedee 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bregy F Amedee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bregy F Amedee School's student population of 248 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bregy F Amedee 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 Bregy F Amedee School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2178 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
49%
14%
White
17%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bregy F Amedee School's ranking?
Bregy F Amedee School is ranked #2178 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bregy F Amedee School often compared to?
Bregy F Amedee Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdaniel Delaplaine School, Girard Stephen School, Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bregy F Amedee School?
248 students attend Bregy F Amedee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bregy F Amedee School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bregy F Amedee School?
Bregy F Amedee School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bregy F Amedee School offer ?
Bregy F Amedee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bregy F Amedee School part of?
Bregy F Amedee School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bregy F Amedee School located?
Bregy F Amedee School is located in the South Philadelphia West neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in South Philadelphia West.
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