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#1302 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 46% in state

Frank Anne Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2000 Bowler St, Philadelphia, PA 19115

  • Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+24.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Frank Anne Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Frank Anne 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$70,388

Median home value

$330,500

Median rent

$1,230/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#38 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

Frank Anne Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank Anne Sch

Frank Anne Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 1,483 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank Anne Sch

What grades does Frank Anne Sch serve?

Frank Anne Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Frank Anne Sch?

Frank Anne Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,483 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Anne Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank Anne Sch is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank Anne Sch rank in PA?

Frank Anne Sch ranks #1,302 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Frank Anne Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank Anne Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Frank Anne Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Anne Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frank Anne Sch a charter school?

No, Frank Anne Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank Anne Sch a Title I school?

No, Frank Anne Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Anne Sch?

100.1% of students at Frank Anne 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
1,483
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 19115)
34,737
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
44.8
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 19115; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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