Kelly John B School

5116 Pulaski Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelly John B 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kelly John B School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Kelly John B School's student population of 336 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Kelly John B 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 Kelly John B School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2566 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kelly John B School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelly John B School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelly John B School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kelly John B School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
92%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kelly John B School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Kelly John B School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kelly John B School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kelly John B School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelly John B School's ranking?
Kelly John B School is ranked #2566 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kelly John B School often compared to?
Kelly John B Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitler Academics Plus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kelly John B School?
336 students attend Kelly John B School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kelly John B School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly John B School?
Kelly John B School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelly John B School offer ?
Kelly John B School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kelly John B School part of?
Kelly John B School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly John B School located?
Kelly John B School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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