Below Average
#2242 of 2,846 schools in PA
Patterson John M Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7000 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
- Math 10% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patterson John M Sch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 Patterson John M 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$42,812
Median home value
$110,400
Median rent
$1,269/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19142; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Greater Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Montessori CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Morton Thomas G SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 353 | 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.
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
- #102 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
Patterson John M Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patterson John M Sch
Patterson John M Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,242 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patterson John M Sch
What grades does Patterson John M Sch serve?
Patterson John M Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Patterson John M Sch?
Patterson John M Sch has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patterson John M Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Patterson John M Sch is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patterson John M Sch rank in PA?
Patterson John M Sch ranks #2,242 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Patterson John M Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Patterson John M Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Patterson John M Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patterson John M Sch has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Patterson John M Sch a charter school?
No, Patterson John M Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patterson John M Sch a Title I school?
No, Patterson John M Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patterson John M Sch?
100.0% of students at Patterson John M 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-8190
- Area population (ZIP 19142)
- 30,312
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 19142; 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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