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#2701 of 2,846 schools in PA

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

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

7501 Woodbine Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

  • Math 6% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-46 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-42.2 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism50.2%

Students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency6%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 10% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$58,046

Median home value

$181,200

Median rent

$1,167/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Robert J Wilf Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi17Compare →
Friends Central SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.7 mi738Compare →

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.

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
#190 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

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,701 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch

What grades does Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch serve?

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch rank in PA?

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch ranks #2,701 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch a charter school?

No, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch a Title I school?

No, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?

98.6% of students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus 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 – 8th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.2%
Area population (ZIP 19151)
32,938
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
35.4
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 19151; 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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