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Best Schools in 19121, PA
19121, PA has 23 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 15 elementary) serving 7,635 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 19121 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19121, PA
The top high schools in 19121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carver Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 897 Students
2. Vaux Hs: A Big Picture School
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Overbrook Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
4. Franklin Benjamin Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
5. Strawberry Mansion Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
6. The U School: Innovative Lab
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19121, PA
The top elementary schools in 19121, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bache-martin Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 530 Students
2. Overbrook Edu Ctr
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students
3. Kelley William D Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students
4. Morris Robert Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 159 Students
5. Fitler Academics Plus
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
6. Duckrey Tanner Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 436 Students
7. Meade Gen George C Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 296 Students
8. Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs
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Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 581 Students
9. Wright Richard R Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
10. Dick William Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19121, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19121, PA has a total population of 41,917 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19121, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19121, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19121, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19121, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 19121, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19121, PA
How many schools are in 19121, PA?
19121, PA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 7,635 students in total.
How do schools in 19121 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 19121 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 19121 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19121?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations