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First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
School · First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
- Math 6% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs score 12% 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 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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 44 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 First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$46,100
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
| Maritime Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,571NCES 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.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs is listed in First Philadelphia Preparatory CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs, serving approximately 1,818 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,710 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
What grades does First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs serve?
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs?
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs rank in PA?
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs ranks #2,710 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs a charter school?
Yes, First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs a Title I school?
No, First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs?
100.0% of students at First Philadelphia Preparatory 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (215) 743-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19124)
- 70,763
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 19124; 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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