Very Good
#852 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Universal Creighton Cs
Elementary School · Universal Creighton Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter elementary school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5401 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120
- Math 33% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Universal Creighton Cs score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* 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
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Universal Creighton Cs 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,993
Median home value
$143,500
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Benjamin SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 588 | Compare → |
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| Olney EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Finletter Thomas K SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
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 Creighton Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,899NCES 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 Creighton Cs is listed in Universal Creighton CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Universal Creighton Cs
Universal Creighton Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Universal Creighton Cs, serving approximately 673 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #852 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal Creighton Cs
What grades does Universal Creighton Cs serve?
Universal Creighton Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Universal Creighton Cs?
Universal Creighton Cs has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Creighton Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Creighton Cs is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Universal Creighton Cs rank in PA?
Universal Creighton Cs ranks #852 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Universal Creighton Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal Creighton Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Creighton Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Universal Creighton Cs has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Universal Creighton Cs a charter school?
Yes, Universal Creighton Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Universal Creighton Cs a Title I school?
No, Universal Creighton Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Universal Creighton Cs?
99.6% of students at Universal Creighton 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
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (215) 537-2531
- Area population (ZIP 19120)
- 68,078
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
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 19120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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