Best High Schools in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

High schools
5
Students
7,421
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students

2. Bensalem Twp Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2120 Students

3. Washington George Hs

D

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1707 Students

4. Lincoln Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2207 Students

5. Swenson Arts & Technology Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
2,074
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Baldi C C A Ms

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students

2. Robert K Shafer Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 612 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

Elementary schools
13
Students
6,109
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Comly Watson Sch

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students

2. Decatur Stephen Sch

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 889 Students

3. John Hancock Demonstration Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 689 Students

4. Cornwells El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bensalem Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 553 Students

5. Holme Thomas Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 813 Students

6. Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 821 Students

7. Our Lady Of Calvary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Our Lady Of Calvary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 802 Students

8. Nazareth Academy Grade School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Nazareth Academy Grade School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 195 Students

9. St Dominic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Dominic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 293 Students

10. All Saints Episcopal School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

All Saints Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 80 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

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

Community Factors

Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 34,249 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

16,408

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

13.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

11.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

How many schools are in Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA?

Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,408 students in total.

How do schools in Torresdale perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in Torresdale score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Torresdale don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Torresdale?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Projected: 35%
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  • Projected: 42%
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 44%
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  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Somerton, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 51%
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Rhawnhurst, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 37%
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  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 28%
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations