Below Average
#2301 of 2,846 schools in PA
Universal Vare Cs
Middle School · Universal Vare Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter middle school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
- Math 2% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Universal Vare Cs score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 12% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* 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
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Universal Vare 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$70,374
Median home value
$290,100
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mastery Cs -thomas CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
| Universal Institute CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–9 | 1.4 mi | 563 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Universal Vare Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,687NCES 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 Vare Cs is listed in Universal Vare CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Universal Vare Cs
Universal Vare Cs is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Universal Vare Cs, serving approximately 150 students in grades 5th-8th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,301 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Universal Vare Cs
What grades does Universal Vare Cs serve?
Universal Vare Cs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Universal Vare Cs?
Universal Vare Cs has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Vare Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Vare Cs is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Universal Vare Cs rank in PA?
Universal Vare Cs ranks #2,301 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Universal Vare Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Universal Vare Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Vare Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Universal Vare Cs has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Universal Vare Cs a charter school?
Yes, Universal Vare Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Universal Vare Cs a Title I school?
No, Universal Vare Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Universal Vare Cs?
95.3% of students at Universal Vare 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (215) 952-8611
- Area population (ZIP 19145)
- 42,955
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 19145; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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