Inquiry Charter School

Inquiry Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Inquiry Charter School District located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a total enrollment of 268 students, the school faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to state averages.

Despite spending $21,050 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, Inquiry Charter School struggles to provide a high-quality education. Only 22.9% of 5th-grade students scored proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 42.7%. The school's statewide ranking places it in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, raising concerns about the school's ability to prepare students for success. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly African American (84.33%), which is not representative of the overall racial/ethnic composition of the state, suggesting potential issues with equity and access.

The high poverty levels at Inquiry Charter School, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the school's academic challenges. While the school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1, suggest a focus on personalized attention, the data indicates that additional resources and support may be needed to address the unique needs of the student population and improve educational outcomes.