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#2652 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penrose Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153
- Math 10% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penrose Sch score 18% 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 12 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 Penrose 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 2Car-Dependent
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$53,434
Median home value
$198,700
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19153; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwyn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Montessori CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Southwest Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 588 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #177 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
Penrose Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penrose Sch
Penrose Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,652 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penrose Sch
What grades does Penrose Sch serve?
Penrose Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Penrose Sch?
Penrose Sch has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penrose Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penrose Sch is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penrose Sch rank in PA?
Penrose Sch ranks #2,652 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penrose Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Penrose Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Penrose Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penrose Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penrose Sch a charter school?
No, Penrose Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penrose Sch a Title I school?
No, Penrose Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penrose Sch?
100.0% of students at Penrose 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
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.6%
- Phone
- (215) 400-8310
- Area population (ZIP 19153)
- 12,396
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 19153; 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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