Serving 1,075 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tacony Charter 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tacony Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tacony Charter School's student population of 1,075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tacony Charter 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 Tacony Charter School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2249 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
35%
14%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tacony Charter School's ranking?
Tacony Charter School is ranked #2249 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tacony Charter School often compared to?
Tacony Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore J Hampton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacony Charter School?
The graduation rate of Tacony Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tacony Charter School?
1,075 students attend Tacony Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Tacony Charter School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tacony Charter School?
Tacony Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tacony Charter School offer ?
Tacony Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Tacony Charter School part of?
Tacony Charter School is part of Tacony Academy CS School District.
In what neighborhood is Tacony Charter School located?
Tacony Charter School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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