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#2618 of 2,846 schools in PA
Conwell Russell MS
Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1849 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Math 10% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Conwell Russell MS score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Conwell Russell 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$41,849
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
36.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19134; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Street Academy Cs @ Jp JonesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| John B Stetson MSEnrollment path unverified | 1.5 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,242 | Compare → |
| Sankofa Freedom Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 662 | 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
- #171 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
Conwell Russell MS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conwell Russell MS
Conwell Russell MS is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 127 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,618 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conwell Russell MS
What grades does Conwell Russell MS serve?
Conwell Russell MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Conwell Russell MS?
Conwell Russell MS has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conwell Russell MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Conwell Russell MS is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conwell Russell MS rank in PA?
Conwell Russell MS ranks #2,618 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Conwell Russell MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Conwell Russell MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Conwell Russell MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conwell Russell MS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Conwell Russell MS a charter school?
No, Conwell Russell MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conwell Russell MS a Title I school?
No, Conwell Russell MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conwell Russell MS?
100.0% of students at Conwell Russell 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7210
- Area population (ZIP 19134)
- 56,750
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 19134; 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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