Below Average
#2487 of 2,846 schools in PA
Taylor Bayard Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3698 N Randolph St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Math 8% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor Bayard Sch score 10% 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 7 points since 2020, to 10% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taylor Bayard 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$33,149
Median home value
$101,100
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19140; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Tabernacle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Munoz-marin LuisEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Cramp William SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Laboratory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 406 | 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.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #145 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
Taylor Bayard Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor Bayard Sch
Taylor Bayard Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,487 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor Bayard Sch
What grades does Taylor Bayard Sch serve?
Taylor Bayard Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Taylor Bayard Sch?
Taylor Bayard Sch has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Bayard Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Bayard 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 Taylor Bayard Sch rank in PA?
Taylor Bayard Sch ranks #2,487 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Taylor Bayard Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor Bayard Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Taylor Bayard Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Bayard Sch has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Taylor Bayard Sch a charter school?
No, Taylor Bayard Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylor Bayard Sch a Title I school?
No, Taylor Bayard Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Bayard Sch?
100.3% of students at Taylor Bayard 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
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3880
- Area population (ZIP 19140)
- 54,196
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 19140; 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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