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#1910 of 2,846 schools in PA
Deep Roots Cs
Elementary School · Deep Roots Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter elementary school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3556 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Math 13% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deep Roots Cs score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deep Roots Cs 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 64Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,242 | Compare → |
| Hopkinson Francis SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Deep Roots Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Deep Roots Cs is listed in Deep Roots CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deep Roots Cs
Deep Roots Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Deep Roots Cs, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,910 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deep Roots Cs
What grades does Deep Roots Cs serve?
Deep Roots Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Deep Roots Cs?
Deep Roots Cs has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Roots Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep Roots Cs is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deep Roots Cs rank in PA?
Deep Roots Cs ranks #1,910 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Deep Roots Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Deep Roots Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Deep Roots Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deep Roots Cs has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Deep Roots Cs a charter school?
Yes, Deep Roots Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Deep Roots Cs a Title I school?
No, Deep Roots Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deep Roots Cs?
99.0% of students at Deep Roots Cs 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
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.4%
- Phone
- (267) 399-3727
- Area population (ZIP 19134)
- 56,750
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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