Best High Schools in 19137, PA

High schools
5
Students
3,319
Avg actual
27%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 19137, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin Towne Chs

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Towne Chs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1282 Students

2. Kensington Health Sciences

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students

3. Frankford Hs

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students

4. Kensington Hs

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students

5. The Linc

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students

Best Middle Schools in 19137, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
862
Avg actual
19%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 19137, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Amy At Martin

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

2. Harding Warren G Ms

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 19137, PA

Elementary schools
6
Students
3,017
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
22%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 19137, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 955 Students

2. Bridesburg Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 597 Students

3. Webster Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

4. Fitler Academics Plus

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students

5. Sullivan James J Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students

6. Stearne Allen M Sch

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 380 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 19137, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

19137, PA has a total population of 8,569 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 19137, PA

8,023

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19137, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

32.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.10 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19137, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19137, PA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 19137, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 19137, PA

How many schools are in 19137, PA?

19137, PA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,023 students in total.

How do schools in 19137 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 19137 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 19137 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19137?

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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  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 15%
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  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations