Below Average
#2518 of 2,846 schools in PA
Lowell James R Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 W Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
- Math 12% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowell James R Sch score 19% 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 7 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 34 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 Lowell James R 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$51,993
Median home value
$143,500
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19120; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspira Bilingual Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Finletter Thomas K SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Howe Julia Ward SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #150 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
Lowell James R Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowell James R Sch
Lowell James R Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,518 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowell James R Sch
What grades does Lowell James R Sch serve?
Lowell James R Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Lowell James R Sch?
Lowell James R Sch has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell James R Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell James R Sch is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowell James R Sch rank in PA?
Lowell James R Sch ranks #2,518 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lowell James R Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowell James R Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lowell James R Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell James R Sch has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lowell James R Sch a charter school?
No, Lowell James R Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowell James R Sch a Title I school?
No, Lowell James R Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell James R Sch?
100.0% of students at Lowell James R 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3740
- Area population (ZIP 19120)
- 68,078
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 19120; 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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