Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sheppard Isaac 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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 98% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheppard Isaac School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sheppard Isaac School's student population of 140 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheppard Isaac 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 Sheppard Isaac School is 0.23, 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
#2606 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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 Sheppard Isaac School's ranking?
Sheppard Isaac School is ranked #2606 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sheppard Isaac School?
140 students attend Sheppard Isaac School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sheppard Isaac School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheppard Isaac School?
Sheppard Isaac School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheppard Isaac School offer ?
Sheppard Isaac School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sheppard Isaac School part of?
Sheppard Isaac School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sheppard Isaac School located?
Sheppard Isaac School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
School Reviews
4 11/21/2022
The kid's test scores might be low but the staff and teachers are nice and helpful overall this school was the best school I ever went to in all my life this school has thought me a lot and met a lot of nice people.
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