Below Average
#2211 of 2,846 schools in PA
Anderson Add B Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
1034 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,211 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#137 of 300
public schools
In district
#98 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Anderson Add B Sch
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About Anderson Add B Sch
Anderson Add B Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Anderson Add B Sch serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Anderson Add B Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,211 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Anderson Add B Sch show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Anderson Add B Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
51% of students at Anderson Add B Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Anderson Add B Sch — Students at Anderson Add B Sch score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Anderson Add B Sch Compares
See how Anderson Add B Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1034 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Anderson Add B Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vision Academy CS (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), which scores notably higher. Another option is W B Evans El Sch (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Yeadon), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey (rated 5.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Motivation HS Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Bryant William C Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Mastery CS-Harrity Campus Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 0.7 mi | — |
| FAITH CONNECTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Sayre William L MS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch Upper Darby | 0.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Hamilton Andrew Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| KIDS WORLD CHRISTIAN EDU CENTER Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | — |
| Vision Academy CS Lansdowne | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Longstreth William C Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Harrington Avery D Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| 63RD ST MULTICULTURAL ACAD OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Barry Comm John Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Mastery CS-Hardy Williams Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,964
Median Home Value
$152,000
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
Population
62,503
College Educated
31.5%
Homeownership
49.9%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Median Age
33.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anderson Add B Sch
What grades does Anderson Add B Sch serve?
Anderson Add B Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Anderson Add B Sch?
Anderson Add B Sch has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Add B Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Add B Sch is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson Add B Sch rank in PA?
Anderson Add B Sch ranks #2,211 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Anderson Add B Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson Add B Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson Add B Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Add B Sch has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Anderson Add B Sch a charter school?
No, Anderson Add B Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anderson Add B Sch a Title I school?
No, Anderson Add B Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Add B Sch?
100.0% of students at Anderson Add B Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7890
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #98 of 218
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