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#268 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

Jenks Abram Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2501 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

  • Math 58% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+31.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Jenks Abram Sch score 65% 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 Proficiency58%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jenks Abram 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 79Excellent Transit
  • Bike 86Very Bikeable
  • 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

$80,469

Median home value

$296,800

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

39.3%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Philadelphia Performing Arts CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–120.1 mi2,600Compare →
Bethel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–120.2 mi72Compare →
Fell D Newlin SchEnrollment path unverified5.5K–80.4 mi534Compare →
Key Francis Scott SchEnrollment path unverified3.7K–60.4 mi386Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#7 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

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

About Jenks Abram Sch

Jenks Abram Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jenks Abram Sch

What grades does Jenks Abram Sch serve?

Jenks Abram Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jenks Abram Sch?

Jenks Abram Sch has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenks Abram Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Jenks Abram Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jenks Abram Sch rank in PA?

Jenks Abram Sch ranks #268 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Jenks Abram Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Jenks Abram Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Jenks Abram Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenks Abram Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jenks Abram Sch a charter school?

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

Is Jenks Abram Sch a Title I school?

No, Jenks Abram Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenks Abram Sch?

100.0% of students at Jenks Abram 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 – 5th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 19148)
50,777
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
37.3
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 19148; 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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