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Philadelphia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 125 public middle schools serving 60,512 students in Philadelphia City School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Middle Schools in Philadelphia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
219 Schools
924 Schools
# Students
114,779 Students
593,019 Students
# Teachers
8,019 Teachers
43,563 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
221 Students
1,194 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,582 Students
24,410 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
29,981 Students
94,651 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
16%
# Black Students
51,182 Students
120,472 Students
% Black Students
45%
21%
# White Students
16,784 Students
321,352 Students
% White Students
15%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
142 Students
577 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,887 Students
29,801 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,606
1,575
# Students in K Grade:
8,135
15,841
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,963
17,953
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,520
17,626
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,743
18,644
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,838
19,624
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,769
34,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,267
93,842
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,328
129,428
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,388
132,557
# Students in 9th Grade:
10,324
34,160
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,886
27,308
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,871
25,337
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,141
24,963
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,220 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,977 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,813 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$3,900 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,220
$23,649
Spending / Student
$33,977
$23,073
Best Philadelphia City School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Albert M School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Grades: K-8
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Penn Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Carver High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 897 students
Rank: #66.
Mccall Gen George A School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Meredith William M School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Greenberg Joseph School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Sharon Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3080
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3080
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #99.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 642 students
Rank: #1010.
Henry Charles W School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
Adaire Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1212.
Baldi C C A Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Verree Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3090
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 1,462 students
Rank: #1313.
Dobson James School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 400-3570
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 400-3570
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1414.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #1515.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 638 students
Rank: #1616.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #1717.
John Hancock Demonstration School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3120
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3120
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1818.
Decatur Stephen School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Grades: K-8
| 889 students
Rank: #1919.
Cook-wissahickon School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #2020.
Arthur Chester A School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Rank: #2121.
Shawmont School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #2222.
Fell D Newlin School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #2323.
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #2424.
Vare-washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #2525.
Nebinger George W School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #2626.
Bridesburg School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2824 Jenks St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Grades: K-8
| 597 students
Rank: #2727.
Conwell Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Grades: 5-8
| 175 students
Rank: #2828.
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #2929.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #3030.
Holme Thomas School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9125 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #3131.
Bache-martin School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #3232.
Brown Henry A School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bregy F Amedee School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 821 students
Rank: #3535.
Mayfair School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Grades: K-8
| 1,682 students
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