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#2371 of 2,846 schools in PA

Clemente Roberto MS

Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

122 W Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140

  • Math 0% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 11% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-37.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-42.4 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism54.7%

Students at Clemente Roberto MS score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency11%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
18%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
2%
ELA
6%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
2%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
2%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2024
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clemente Roberto 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$33,149

Median home value

$101,100

Median rent

$1,085/mo

College educated

9.4%

Homeownership

54.6%

Poverty rate

42.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Tabernacle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private1–120.4 mi103Compare →
Esperanza Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–120.6 mi1,641Compare →
John B Stetson MSEnrollment path unverified1.55–80.6 mi554Compare →
Esperanza Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–120.7 mi1,115Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#123 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

Clemente Roberto MS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clemente Roberto MS

Clemente Roberto MS is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 203 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,371 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clemente Roberto MS

What grades does Clemente Roberto MS serve?

Clemente Roberto MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Clemente Roberto MS?

Clemente Roberto MS has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clemente Roberto MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Clemente Roberto MS is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clemente Roberto MS rank in PA?

Clemente Roberto MS ranks #2,371 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Clemente Roberto MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Clemente Roberto MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Clemente Roberto MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clemente Roberto MS has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clemente Roberto MS a charter school?

No, Clemente Roberto MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clemente Roberto MS a Title I school?

No, Clemente Roberto MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clemente Roberto MS?

100.0% of students at Clemente Roberto 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
203
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.7%
Area population (ZIP 19140)
54,196
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
37
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 19140; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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