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#2119 of 2,846 schools in PA
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
- Math 33% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 42 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 John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 52Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$105,667
Median home value
$688,000
Median rent
$1,772/mo
College educated
76.3%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #90 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 Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,119 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
What grades does John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences serve?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences rank in PA?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks #2,119 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences a charter school?
No, John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
100.0% of students at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3360
- Area population (ZIP 19118)
- 10,231
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 19118; 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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