Alliance for Progress Charter School

Summary:

Alliance for Progress Charter School is an elementary school serving 557 students in grades K-8 in Philadelphia, PA. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with only 3.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 10.9% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53% respectively. The school's performance is especially low for African American students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students. Additionally, the school has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.6% to 5.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Duckrey Tanner School, Dunbar Paul L School, and Bache-Martin School, which serve similar student populations, significantly outperform Alliance for Progress Charter School on academic measures, with proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher in both math and ELA. Additionally, the school is located in close proximity to several higher-performing district elementary schools, such as Kelley William D School and Bache-Martin School, suggesting there may be opportunities to learn from and collaborate with these successful models.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1821-39 Cecil B Moore Avenue
       Philadelphia, PA  19121


(215) 232-4892

District: Alliance for Progress Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1513th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,045 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alliance for Progress Charter School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alliance for Progress Charter School ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.69. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.2%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alliance for Progress Charter School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alliance for Progress Charter School is $18,045.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alliance for Progress Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alliance for Progress Charter School 1513th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Alliance for Progress Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alliance for Progress Charter School 834th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Alliance for Progress Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Alliance for Progress Charter School 601st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alliance for Progress Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.32 1257th 1302 3.5%
2004 0.74 1278th 1308 2.3%
2005 0.19 1298th 1299 0.1%
2006 3.94 1492nd 1545 3.4%
2007 3.98 1490th 1555 4.2%
2008 8.77 1450th 1551 6.5%
2009 7.55 1465th 1549 5.4%
2010 2.35 1550th 1579 1.8%
2011 13.11 1454th 1597 9.0%
2012 13.43 1421st 1599 11.1%
2015 18.74 1200th 1474 18.6%
2016 26.16 1210th 1554 22.1%
2017 30.70 1158th 1547 25.1%
2018 24.56 1205th 1530 21.2%
2019 20.71 1243rd 1544 19.5%
2021 6.95 1310th 1433 8.6%
2022 4.30 1497th 1534 2.4%
2023 4.34 1500th 1534 2.2%
2024 3.29 1513th 1526 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.48 1376th 1414 2.7%
2024 4.60 1415th 1432 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.05 1481st 1488 0.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.04 1008th 1084 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.20 1468th 1495 1.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.15 392nd 437 10.3%
2024 15.81 421st 437 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Alliance for Progress Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 24.57 670th 834 19.7%
2015 29.49 591st 835 29.2%
2016 31.67 610th 870 29.9%
2017 27.48 629th 877 28.3%
2018 27.69 627th 861 27.2%
2019 21.69 671st 891 24.7%
2021 8.56 735th 797 7.8%
2022 8.61 815th 883 7.7%
2023 13.03 755th 893 15.5%
2024 7.69 834th 891 6.4%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.69 761st 874 12.9%
2024 8.35 845th 877 3.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.77 819th 860 4.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.34 629th 672 6.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.23 802nd 870 7.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Alliance for Progress Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.86 273rd 421 35.2%
2024 23.66 338th 408 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alliance for Progress Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 1 161 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 2 186 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2001 0 283 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 0 292 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 0 292 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 0 300 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 0 304 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 0 302 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2007 0 303 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 0 299 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 0 288 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 0 281 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 0 326 0 2 0 0 0 0 328
2012 0 345 0 2 0 0 0 0 347
2013 3 383 2 7 0 0 0 0 395
2014 2 417 2 10 0 0 1 0 432
2015 1 439 2 9 0 0 1 0 452
2016 2 432 2 8 0 0 2 0 446
2017 2 439 0 3 0 0 0 0 444
2018 2 443 0 9 1 0 13 0 468
2019 0 501 0 9 1 0 18 0 529
2020 0 494 0 7 1 0 15 0 517
2021 0 517 0 6 1 0 16 0 540
2022 4 536 0 7 1 1 13 0 562
2023 2 530 0 11 0 1 13 0 557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alliance for Progress Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 164 9.0 18.2 n/a
2000 189 11.0 17.2 0
2001 283 18.3 15.5 0
2002 292 15.0 19.5 0
2003 292 15.0 19.5 0
2004 300 15.5 19.4 0
2005 304 14.8 20.5 0
2006 302 16.0 18.9 43.7
2007 305 18.0 16.9 n/a
2008 304 14.0 21.7 n/a
2009 290 18.0 16.1 n/a
2010 283 16.9 16.7 76
2011 328 19.0 17.2 73.2
2012 347 19.0 18.2 75.5
2013 395 24.8 15.8 73.4
2014 432 27.0 16.0 77.5
2015 452 26.0 17.3 69.7
2016 446 24.0 18.5 n/a
2017 444 32.0 13.8 n/a
2018 468 26.0 18.0 n/a
2019 529 25.5 20.7 93.4
2020 517 32.0 16.1 n/a
2021 540 33.0 16.3 99.4
2022 562 36.0 15.6 99.3
2023 557 31.0 17.9 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alliance for Progress Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 164 9.0 18.2 n/a
2000 189 11.0 17.2 0
2001 283 18.3 15.5 0
2002 292 15.0 19.5 0
2003 292 15.0 19.5 0
2004 300 15.5 19.4 0
2005 304 14.8 20.5 0
2006 302 16.0 18.9 43.7
2007 305 18.0 16.9 n/a
2008 304 14.0 21.7 n/a
2009 290 18.0 16.1 n/a
2010 283 16.9 16.7 76
2011 328 19.0 17.2 73.2
2012 347 19.0 18.2 75.5
2013 395 24.8 15.8 73.4
2014 432 27.0 16.0 77.5
2015 452 26.0 17.3 69.7
2016 446 24.0 18.5 n/a
2017 444 32.0 13.8 n/a
2018 468 26.0 18.0 n/a
2019 529 25.5 20.7 93.4
2020 517 32.0 16.1 n/a
2021 540 33.0 16.3 99.4
2022 562 36.0 15.6 99.3
2023 557 31.0 17.9 98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alliance for Progress Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,351 (10.4%) $11,685 (89.6%) $13,036
2020 $1,746 (11.8%) $13,031 (88.2%) $14,777
2021 $3,228 (24.3%) $10,029 (75.7%) $13,257
2022 $3,863 (21.4%) $14,182 (78.6%) $18,045

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alliance for Progress Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1243rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1500th of 1534 Elementary schools
 17.3%
Ranks 671st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 755th of 893 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)55.16.7
 48.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)55.114.5
 40.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)27.15.5
 21.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Alliance for Progress Charter School)66.722.2
 44.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)39.612.7
 26.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)61.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)327.6
 24.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)2.12.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)37.526.1
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)9.32.1
 7.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)46.517
 29.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)18.76.7
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Alliance for Progress Charter School)34.924.4
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)46.540
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Alliance for Progress Charter School)19.94.1
 15.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Alliance for Progress Charter School)51.723.2
 28.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alliance for Progress Charter School)42.718.4
 24.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529557
 5.3%
African American501530
 5.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander01
White02
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%98.9%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Alliance for Progress Charter School.

Alliance for Progress Charter School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Alliance for Progress Charter School are 95% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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