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#2488 of 2,846 schools in PA

Webster Sch

Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3400 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134

  • Math 15% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-36.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.4 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism48.6%

Students at Webster Sch score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Webster Sch 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 65Good 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

$41,849

Median home value

$127,500

Median rent

$1,179/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

36.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deep Roots CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–70.2 mi296Compare →
Sheridan SchEnrollment path unverified4.6K–50.5 mi461Compare →
Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.6 mi1,242Compare →
Willard Frances E SchEnrollment path unverified2.3K–40.6 mi407Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#146 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

Webster Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Webster Sch

Webster Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 504 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,488 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Webster Sch

What grades does Webster Sch serve?

Webster Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Webster Sch?

Webster Sch has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Webster Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Webster Sch rank in PA?

Webster Sch ranks #2,488 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Webster Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Webster Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Webster Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Sch has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Webster Sch a charter school?

No, Webster Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Webster Sch a Title I school?

No, Webster Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster Sch?

100.0% of students at Webster Sch 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.6%
Area population (ZIP 19134)
56,750
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
32.5
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 19134; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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