Excellent
#485 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5925 Malvern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Math 42% vs PA 38% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber score 57% proficient, which is above 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 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$46,057
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$1,312/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyman Korman High School-talmudical Yeshiva of PhiPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Overbrook HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Phila YeshivaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of PhiladelphiaPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 107 | 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
- #17 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
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 557 students in grades 5th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
What grades does The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber serve?
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
The student-teacher ratio at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber rank in PA?
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks #485 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber's MySchoolScout rating?
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber a charter school?
No, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber a Title I school?
No, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
100.4% of students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19131)
- 44,799
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 19131; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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