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Universal Institute Cs
School · Universal Institute Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Math 18% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Universal Institute Cs score 28% proficient, which is below 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 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 42 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 Institute 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- 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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| The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Universal Institute Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,685NCES 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 Institute Cs is listed in Universal Institute CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Universal Institute Cs
Universal Institute Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Universal Institute Cs, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,743 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal Institute Cs
What grades does Universal Institute Cs serve?
Universal Institute Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Universal Institute Cs?
Universal Institute Cs has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Institute Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Institute Cs is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Universal Institute Cs rank in PA?
Universal Institute Cs ranks #2,743 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Universal Institute Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal Institute Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Universal Institute Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Universal Institute Cs has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Universal Institute Cs a charter school?
Yes, Universal Institute Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Universal Institute Cs a Title I school?
No, Universal Institute Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Universal Institute Cs?
100.2% of students at Universal Institute 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (215) 732-7988
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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