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West Oak Lane Cs
Elementary School · West Oak Lane Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter elementary school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7115 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
- Math 12% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Oak Lane Cs score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Oak Lane 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$51,586
Median home value
$167,300
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Anna B SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Excelsior School PhiladelphiaPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Samuel Pennypacker SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| St Athanasius SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 211 | 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.
West Oak Lane Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,777NCES 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.
West Oak Lane Cs is listed in West Oak Lane CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Oak Lane Cs
West Oak Lane Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of West Oak Lane Cs, serving approximately 969 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,774 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Oak Lane Cs
What grades does West Oak Lane Cs serve?
West Oak Lane Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Oak Lane Cs?
West Oak Lane Cs has an enrollment of approximately 969 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oak Lane Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oak Lane Cs is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Oak Lane Cs rank in PA?
West Oak Lane Cs ranks #2,774 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Oak Lane Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
West Oak Lane Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 West Oak Lane Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Oak Lane Cs has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Oak Lane Cs a charter school?
Yes, West Oak Lane Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Oak Lane Cs a Title I school?
No, West Oak Lane Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Oak Lane Cs?
100.0% of students at West Oak Lane 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
- 969
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (215) 927-7995
- Area population (ZIP 19138)
- 31,737
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 19138; 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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