Below Average
#2213 of 2,846 schools in PA
Juniata Park Academy
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
- Math 19% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Juniata Park Academy score 25% proficient, which is below 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 5 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Juniata Park Academy 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucy Day School for Chldrn W Visual ImpairmentPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,242 | Compare → |
| Hopkinson Francis SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Barton Clara SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #100 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
Juniata Park Academy is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Juniata Park Academy
Juniata Park Academy is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 865 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,213 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Juniata Park Academy
What grades does Juniata Park Academy serve?
Juniata Park Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Juniata Park Academy?
Juniata Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juniata Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Juniata Park Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juniata Park Academy rank in PA?
Juniata Park Academy ranks #2,213 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Juniata Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Juniata Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Juniata Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juniata Park Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Juniata Park Academy a charter school?
No, Juniata Park Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juniata Park Academy a Title I school?
No, Juniata Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juniata Park Academy?
100.0% of students at Juniata Park Academy 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
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7010
- 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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