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#1253 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 44% in state
Universal Alcorn Cs
Elementary School · Universal Alcorn Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter elementary school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Math 14% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Universal Alcorn Cs score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Universal Alcorn Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$99,702
Median home value
$452,200
Median rent
$1,708/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Universal Alcorn Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,015NCES 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.
Universal Alcorn Cs is listed in Universal Alcorn CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Universal Alcorn Cs
Universal Alcorn Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Universal Alcorn Cs, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal Alcorn Cs
What grades does Universal Alcorn Cs serve?
Universal Alcorn Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Universal Alcorn Cs?
Universal Alcorn Cs has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Alcorn Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Alcorn Cs is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Universal Alcorn Cs rank in PA?
Universal Alcorn Cs ranks #1,253 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Universal Alcorn Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal Alcorn Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Universal Alcorn Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Universal Alcorn Cs has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Universal Alcorn Cs a charter school?
Yes, Universal Alcorn Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Universal Alcorn Cs a Title I school?
No, Universal Alcorn Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Universal Alcorn Cs?
100.2% of students at Universal Alcorn 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (215) 952-6219
- Area population (ZIP 19146)
- 40,845
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 19146; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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