Below Average
#2336 of 2,846 schools in PA
Duckrey Tanner Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- Math 10% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duckrey Tanner Sch score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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 42 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 Duckrey Tanner Sch 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 82Excellent 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
$36,208
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Progress CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Paul L SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Kipp North Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Kipp Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 864 | 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
- #116 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
Duckrey Tanner Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duckrey Tanner Sch
Duckrey Tanner Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,336 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duckrey Tanner Sch
What grades does Duckrey Tanner Sch serve?
Duckrey Tanner Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Duckrey Tanner Sch?
Duckrey Tanner Sch has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duckrey Tanner Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Duckrey Tanner Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duckrey Tanner Sch rank in PA?
Duckrey Tanner Sch ranks #2,336 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Duckrey Tanner Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Duckrey Tanner Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Duckrey Tanner Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duckrey Tanner Sch has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Duckrey Tanner Sch a charter school?
No, Duckrey Tanner Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duckrey Tanner Sch a Title I school?
No, Duckrey Tanner Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duckrey Tanner Sch?
100.0% of students at Duckrey Tanner 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.9%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7350
- Area population (ZIP 19121)
- 40,324
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 19121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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