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#1840 of 2,846 schools in PA
Baldi C C a MS
Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8801 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
- Math 38% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baldi C C a MS score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldi C C a MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,388
Median home value
$330,500
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacony Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Murray Avenue SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,171 | Compare → |
| Castor Gardens MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #61 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldi C C a MS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldi C C a MS
Baldi C C a MS is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 1,515 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,840 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldi C C a MS
What grades does Baldi C C a MS serve?
Baldi C C a MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Baldi C C a MS?
Baldi C C a MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldi C C a MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldi C C a MS is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldi C C a MS rank in PA?
Baldi C C a MS ranks #1,840 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Baldi C C a MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldi C C a MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Baldi C C a MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldi C C a MS has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Baldi C C a MS a charter school?
No, Baldi C C a MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldi C C a MS a Title I school?
No, Baldi C C a MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldi C C a MS?
100.1% of students at Baldi C C a MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3090
- Area population (ZIP 19115)
- 34,737
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19115; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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