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Best Schools in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA has 19 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,584 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Elmwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
The top high schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Motivation Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 332 Students
2. Bartram John - Main
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
3. Sayre William L Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
4. South Philadelphia Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
The top middle schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tilden William T Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
The top elementary schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catharine Joseph Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
2. Patterson John M Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 404 Students
3. Penrose Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 403 Students
4. Bregy F Amedee Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 248 Students
5. Southwest Leadership Academy Cs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Southwest Leadership Academy Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 619 Students
6. Philadelphia Montessori Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia Montessori Cs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
7. Morton Thomas G Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
8. Anderson Add B Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 401 Students
9. Mitchell El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
10. Longstreth William C Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 29,576 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmwood, Philadelphia, 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 Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmwood, Philadelphia, 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 Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
How many schools are in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA?
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,584 students in total.
How do schools in Elmwood perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Elmwood score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Elmwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elmwood?
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: 28%
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- Projected: 15%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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