Below Average
#2400 of 2,846 schools in PA
Overbrook Elementary School
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2032 N 62nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19151
- Math 12% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Overbrook Elementary School score 20% 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 11 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Overbrook Elementary School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Prima CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| New Life Alternatives Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Overbrook Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 569 | 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.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #124 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
Overbrook Elementary School is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Overbrook Elementary School
Overbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,400 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overbrook Elementary School
What grades does Overbrook Elementary School serve?
Overbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Overbrook Elementary School?
Overbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overbrook Elementary School rank in PA?
Overbrook Elementary School ranks #2,400 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Overbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Overbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Overbrook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overbrook Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Overbrook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Overbrook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overbrook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Overbrook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overbrook Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Overbrook Elementary School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7520
- 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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