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Best Schools in University City, Philadelphia, PA
University City, Philadelphia, PA has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,095 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in University City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University City, Philadelphia, PA
The top high schools in University City, 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. Bartram John - Main
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
3. West Philadelphia Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
4. Franklin Benjamin Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in University City, Philadelphia, PA
The top middle schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Science Leadership Academy Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University City, Philadelphia, PA
The top elementary schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenfield Albert M Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 683 Students
2. Powel Samuel Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 290 Students
3. Arthur Chester A Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 307 Students
4. Overbrook Edu Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students
5. Comegys Benjamin B Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University City, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University City, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 4,848 with 75% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University City, 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 University City, Philadelphia, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University City, Philadelphia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University City, 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 University City, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University City, Philadelphia, PA
How many schools are in University City, Philadelphia, PA?
University City, Philadelphia, PA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,095 students in total.
How do schools in University City perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in University City score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in University City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University City?
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: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations