Below Average
#2336 of 2,846 schools in PA
Duckrey Tanner Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
1501 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,336 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#161 of 300
public schools
In district
#116 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Duckrey Tanner Sch
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About Duckrey Tanner Sch
Duckrey Tanner Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Duckrey Tanner Sch serves approximately 422 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Duckrey Tanner Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,336 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Duckrey Tanner Sch show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Duckrey Tanner Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
70% of students at Duckrey Tanner Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Duckrey Tanner Sch — Students at Duckrey Tanner Sch score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Duckrey Tanner Sch Compares
See how Duckrey Tanner Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1501 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Duckrey Tanner Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GESU SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dunbar Paul L Sch (rated 5.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, KIPP North Philadelphia CS (rated 5.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| TECH Freire CS Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP North Philadelphia CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| YouthBuild Phila CS Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Hartranft John F Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 2.9 |
| GIRARD COLLEGE Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,208
Median Home Value
$250,100
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Population
40,324
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
40.6%
Median Age
27.6
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| Hancock El Sch Norristown, PA | 4.5 |
| Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS Scranton, PA | 4.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.9%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7350
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #116 of 218
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