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Richard Allen Preparatory Cs
Middle School · Richard Allen Preparatory Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter middle school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
- Math 6% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Allen Preparatory Cs score 16% 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 7 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Allen Preparatory Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,964
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Footsteps Islam Ins LfsPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Tilden William T MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Mastery Cs-hardy WilliamsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Free SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 56 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,541NCES 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.
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs is listed in Richard Allen Preparatory CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Allen Preparatory Cs
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Richard Allen Preparatory Cs, serving approximately 368 students in grades 5th-9th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,596 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Allen Preparatory Cs
What grades does Richard Allen Preparatory Cs serve?
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs serves students in grades 5th through 9th.
How many students attend Richard Allen Preparatory Cs?
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Allen Preparatory Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Allen Preparatory Cs is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Allen Preparatory Cs rank in PA?
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs ranks #2,596 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Richard Allen Preparatory Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Allen Preparatory Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Richard Allen Preparatory Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Allen Preparatory Cs has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard Allen Preparatory Cs a charter school?
Yes, Richard Allen Preparatory Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Allen Preparatory Cs a Title I school?
No, Richard Allen Preparatory Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Allen Preparatory Cs?
100.3% of students at Richard Allen Preparatory 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
- 5th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (215) 878-1544
- Area population (ZIP 19143)
- 62,503
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 19143; 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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