Below Average
#2162 of 2,846 schools in PA
Wright Richard R Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
2700 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,162 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#132 of 300
public schools
In district
#96 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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Wright Richard R Sch
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About Wright Richard R Sch
Wright Richard R Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Wright Richard R Sch serves approximately 259 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Wright Richard R Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,162 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Wright Richard R Sch show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Wright Richard R Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Wright Richard R Sch sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
49% of students at Wright Richard R Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Wright Richard R Sch — Students at Wright Richard R Sch score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Wright Richard R Sch Compares
See how Wright Richard R Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2700 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wright Richard R Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PRODIGY LEARNING CENTER (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kelley William D Sch (rated 6.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Strawberry Mansion HS Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Gideon Edward Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Blaine James G Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Allen Dr Ethel Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Kelley William D Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| REVOLUTION SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | — |
| Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Rhodes E Washington Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| PRODIGY LEARNING CENTER Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Morris Robert Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| ST JAMES SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| MERCY CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 2.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$30,974
Median Home Value
$73,000
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
Population
31,627
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
51.5%
Avg Commute
35.2 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
38.8
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| Andrew Maier El Sch Blandon, PA | 4.9 |
| Bridgeport El Sch Bridgeport, PA | 4.9 |
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| Main Street Sch Upland, PA | 4.9 |
| Marcus Hook El Sch Marcus Hook, PA | 4.9 |
| Morrisville Intermediate Sch Morrisville, PA | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wright Richard R Sch
What grades does Wright Richard R Sch serve?
Wright Richard R Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wright Richard R Sch?
Wright Richard R Sch has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Richard R Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Richard R Sch is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wright Richard R Sch rank in PA?
Wright Richard R Sch ranks #2,162 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wright Richard R Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wright Richard R Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Wright Richard R Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wright Richard R Sch has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wright Richard R Sch a charter school?
No, Wright Richard R Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wright Richard R Sch a Title I school?
No, Wright Richard R Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wright Richard R Sch?
100.4% of students at Wright Richard R 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7030
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #96 of 218
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