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Best Schools in 19148, PA
19148, PA has 18 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,231 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 19148 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19148, PA
The top high schools in 19148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Constitution Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
2. Furness Horace Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
3. South Philadelphia Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19148, PA
The top elementary schools in 19148, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jenks Abram Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
2. Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 520 Students
3. Fell D Newlin Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students
4. Vare-washington El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
5. Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 509 Students
6. Taggart John H Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 538 Students
7. Sharswood George Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 356 Students
8. Girard Stephen Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 293 Students
9. Southwark Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 920 Students
10. Childs George W Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19148, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19148, PA has a total population of 53,700 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19148, 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 19148, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19148, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19148, 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 19148, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19148, PA
How many schools are in 19148, PA?
19148, PA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,231 students in total.
How do schools in 19148 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 19148 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 19148 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19148?
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: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations