Needs Improvement
#2762 of 2,846 schools in PA
Maritime Academy Cs
School · Maritime Academy Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2275 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137
- Math 17% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Maritime Academy Cs score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Maritime Academy Cs 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
Powered by
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
$64,401
Median home value
$212,700
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
| Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,242 | Compare → |
| Orchard Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Maritime Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Maritime Academy Cs is listed in Maritime Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maritime Academy Cs
Maritime Academy Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Maritime Academy Cs, serving approximately 822 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,762 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maritime Academy Cs
What grades does Maritime Academy Cs serve?
Maritime Academy Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Maritime Academy Cs?
Maritime Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maritime Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Maritime Academy Cs is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maritime Academy Cs rank in PA?
Maritime Academy Cs ranks #2,762 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Maritime Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Maritime Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Maritime Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maritime Academy Cs has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Maritime Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Maritime Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maritime Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Maritime Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maritime Academy Cs?
93.2% of students at Maritime Academy Cs 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (215) 535-4555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19137)
- 7,933
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 19137; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.