Serving 538 students in grades 5-8, Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones's student population of 538 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones 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 Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2654 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
57%
14%
Black
33%
14%
White
6%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones's ranking?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is ranked #2654 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones?
538 students attend Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones offer ?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones part of?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is part of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones located?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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