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#2637 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mayfair Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3001 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149
- Math 30% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mayfair Sch score 33% 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Mayfair 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$54,679
Median home value
$198,200
Median rent
$1,484/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
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
- #174 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
Mayfair Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 1,688 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,637 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mayfair Sch
What grades does Mayfair Sch serve?
Mayfair Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mayfair Sch?
Mayfair Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,688 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfair Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfair Sch is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mayfair Sch rank in PA?
Mayfair Sch ranks #2,637 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mayfair Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mayfair Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Mayfair Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayfair Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mayfair Sch a charter school?
No, Mayfair Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mayfair Sch a Title I school?
No, Mayfair Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mayfair Sch?
100.0% of students at Mayfair 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
- 1,688
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3280
- Area population (ZIP 19149)
- 57,226
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 19149; 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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