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#2846 of 2,846 schools in PA
John B Stetson MS
Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 B St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Math 2% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at John B Stetson MS score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John B Stetson MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,849
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
36.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19134; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemente Roberto MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Conwell Russell MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Faith Tabernacle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Sankofa Freedom Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 662 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #218 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
John B Stetson MS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John B Stetson MS
John B Stetson MS is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 554 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,846 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John B Stetson MS
What grades does John B Stetson MS serve?
John B Stetson MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend John B Stetson MS?
John B Stetson MS has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B Stetson MS?
The student-teacher ratio at John B Stetson MS is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John B Stetson MS rank in PA?
John B Stetson MS ranks #2,846 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is John B Stetson MS's MySchoolScout rating?
John B Stetson MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 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 John B Stetson MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John B Stetson MS has 2% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is John B Stetson MS a charter school?
No, John B Stetson MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John B Stetson MS a Title I school?
No, John B Stetson MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John B Stetson MS?
99.5% of students at John B Stetson MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (215) 400-4000
- Area population (ZIP 19134)
- 56,750
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 19134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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