Creighton Thomas School serves 722 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
46%
14%
White
4%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Creighton Thomas School?
722 students attend Creighton Thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Creighton Thomas School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creighton Thomas School?
Creighton Thomas School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creighton Thomas School offer ?
Creighton Thomas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Creighton Thomas School part of?
Creighton Thomas School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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