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#2821 of 2,846 schools in PA

Rowen William 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.

6841 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19126

  • Math 7% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-44.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at Rowen William Sch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 66 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rowen William 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 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$52,847

Median home value

$214,300

Median rent

$1,116/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Athanasius SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–80.4 mi211Compare →
Excelsior School PhiladelphiaPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–50.5 mi116Compare →
Mt Airy Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi8Compare →
Ellwood SchEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.6 mi295Compare →

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
#210 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

Rowen William Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rowen William Sch

Rowen William Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,821 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rowen William Sch

What grades does Rowen William Sch serve?

Rowen William Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rowen William Sch?

Rowen William Sch has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowen William Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Rowen William Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rowen William Sch rank in PA?

Rowen William Sch ranks #2,821 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Rowen William Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Rowen William Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Rowen William Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowen William Sch has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rowen William Sch a charter school?

No, Rowen William Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rowen William Sch a Title I school?

No, Rowen William Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowen William Sch?

100.0% of students at Rowen William 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 – 5th
Enrollment
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
Area population (ZIP 19126)
17,520
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
41.1
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 19126; 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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