Needs Improvement
#2638 of 2,846 schools in PA
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7001 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19149
- Math 19% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Solis-cohen Solomon Sch score 21% 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 12 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 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 Solis-cohen Solomon 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$54,679
Median home value
$198,200
Median rent
$1,484/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Shining Star Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Mayfair SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,688 | 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.
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
- #175 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
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Solis-cohen Solomon Sch
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 1,278 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,638 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solis-cohen Solomon Sch
What grades does Solis-cohen Solomon Sch serve?
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Solis-cohen Solomon Sch?
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solis-cohen Solomon Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Solis-cohen Solomon Sch is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Solis-cohen Solomon Sch rank in PA?
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch ranks #2,638 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Solis-cohen Solomon Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Solis-cohen Solomon Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Solis-cohen Solomon Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Solis-cohen Solomon Sch has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Solis-cohen Solomon Sch a charter school?
No, Solis-cohen Solomon Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Solis-cohen Solomon Sch a Title I school?
No, Solis-cohen Solomon Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Solis-cohen Solomon Sch?
100.0% of students at Solis-cohen Solomon 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
- 1,278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3250
- Area population (ZIP 19149)
- 57,226
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 19149; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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