Best High Schools in 19138, PA

High schools
4
Students
1,741
Avg actual
14%
Avg projected
12%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 19138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parkway Northwest

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

2. Imhotep Institute Chs

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Imhotep Institute Chs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 597 Students

3. King Martin Luther Hs

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students

4. Building 21

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students

Best Middle Schools in 19138, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
364
Avg actual
7%
Avg projected
13%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 19138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wagner Gen Louis Ms

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 19138, PA

Elementary schools
13
Students
4,702
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 19138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. West Oak Lane Cs

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Oak Lane Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 950 Students

2. Emlen Eleanor C Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students

3. Pennell Joseph Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students

4. Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 658 Students

5. Rowen William Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 Students

6. Day Anna B Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 394 Students

7. 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

8. Samuel Pennypacker Sch

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 348 Students

9. Prince Hall

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students

10. Roosevelt Theodore Ms

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 449 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 19138, PA

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

Community Factors

19138, PA has a total population of 32,059 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 19138, PA

7,008

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19138, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19138, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19138, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 19138, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 19138, PA

How many schools are in 19138, PA?

19138, PA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,008 students in total.

How do schools in 19138 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 19138 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 19138 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19138?

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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  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 22%
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  • Projected: 45%
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  • Projected: 48%
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  • Projected: 17%
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  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations