Young Scholars Charter School

Summary:

Young Scholars Charter School is a middle school located in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 267 students, the majority of whom are African American. The school is part of the Young Scholars Charter School District, which is ranked 532 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data analysis of Young Scholars Charter School reveals several concerning trends. The school has consistently low academic performance, with only 3.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 23.4% in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance is even more concerning when looking at specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank significantly below their peers at nearby charter schools like Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School and Universal Vare Charter School, as well as traditional public schools like Middle Years Alternative and Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences.

While the school has relatively high spending per student, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's leadership and the Young Scholars Charter School District should closely examine the factors contributing to the school's poor performance and implement targeted interventions to address the underlying issues. Strategies to improve teacher quality, curriculum, and instructional practices, as well as provide additional support for struggling students, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

(215) 232-9727

District: Young Scholars Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
747^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,977

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.3%

Two or more races:

15.0%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Young Scholars Charter School ranks worse than 83.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.56. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.3%), two or more races (15%), White (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Scholars Charter School is 26.7. (See more...)

Compare Young Scholars Charter School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Scholars Charter School is $21,977.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Young Scholars Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Scholars Charter School 747^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Young Scholars Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Young Scholars Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Young Scholars Charter School 532^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Young Scholars Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Young Scholars Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	21.76	539^th	643	16.2%
2004	11.76	584^th	663	11.9%
2005	15.24	603^rd	687	12.2%
2006	12.62	659^th	736	10.5%
2007	20.24	637^th	749	15.0%
2008	32.42	579^th	753	23.1%
2009	41.13	553^rd	770	28.2%
2010	35.84	623^rd	805	22.6%
2011	48.90	531^st	825	35.6%
2012	68.60	302^nd	834	63.8%
2015	41.09	528^th	835	36.8%
2016	32.38	606^th	870	30.3%
2017	40.38	550^th	877	37.3%
2018	16.40	702^nd	861	18.5%
2019	11.72	767^th	891	13.9%
2021	8.65	734^th	797	7.9%
2022	12.45	755^th	883	14.5%
2023	13.56	747^th	893	16.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Young Scholars Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.87	738^th	874	15.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Young Scholars Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.83	492^nd	660	25.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Young Scholars Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.91	245^th	421	41.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Young Scholars Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	0	61	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2001	0	120	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2002	0	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2003	0	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2004	0	190	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2005	0	203	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2006	0	212	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2007	0	205	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2008	0	212	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	214
2009	0	202	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	205
2010	0	213	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	222
2011	0	227	0	4	0	0	7	0	238
2012	0	235	0	6	0	0	6	0	247
2013	2	234	0	7	0	0	7	0	250
2014	2	237	0	6	3	0	3	0	251
2015	3	235	0	12	2	0	4	0	256
2016	0	244	0	10	0	0	4	0	258
2017	0	243	0	7	0	0	7	0	257
2018	0	242	0	5	0	0	2	0	249
2019	0	267	0	8	0	0	9	0	284
2020	7	255	3	9	2	0	9	0	285
2021	0	188	0	11	0	0	92	0	291
2022	7	240	4	10	2	0	7	0	270
2023	5	217	2	3	0	0	40	0	267

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 Young Scholars Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	61	3.0	20.3	0
2001	120	6.0	20.0	0
2002	192	10.0	19.2	0
2003	192	10.0	19.2	0
2004	190	10.0	19.0	0
2005	205	10.0	20.5	0
2006	212	11.0	19.3	67.9
2007	207	13.0	15.9	n/a
2008	214	16.0	13.4	n/a
2009	205	15.6	13.1	n/a
2010	222	19.0	11.6	46.3
2011	238	18.0	13.2	76.1
2012	247	23.0	10.7	81.8
2013	250	17.0	14.7	77.2
2014	251	20.0	12.5	83.3
2015	256	19.0	13.4	98.8
2016	258	17.0	15.1	n/a
2017	257	16.0	16.0	n/a
2018	249	14.0	17.7	n/a
2019	284	20.0	14.2	98.9
2020	285	22.0	12.9	n/a
2021	291	21.0	13.8	99
2022	270	18.0	15.0	98.9
2023	267	10.0	26.7	99.3

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 Young Scholars Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	61	3.0	20.3	0
2001	120	6.0	20.0	0
2002	192	10.0	19.2	0
2003	192	10.0	19.2	0
2004	190	10.0	19.0	0
2005	205	10.0	20.5	0
2006	212	11.0	19.3	67.9
2007	207	13.0	15.9	n/a
2008	214	16.0	13.4	n/a
2009	205	15.6	13.1	n/a
2010	222	19.0	11.6	46.3
2011	238	18.0	13.2	76.1
2012	247	23.0	10.7	81.8
2013	250	17.0	14.7	77.2
2014	251	20.0	12.5	83.3
2015	256	19.0	13.4	98.8
2016	258	17.0	15.1	n/a
2017	257	16.0	16.0	n/a
2018	249	14.0	17.7	n/a
2019	284	20.0	14.2	98.9
2020	285	22.0	12.9	n/a
2021	291	21.0	13.8	99
2022	270	18.0	15.0	98.9
2023	267	10.0	26.7	99.3

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 Young Scholars Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,166 (6.8%)	$15,900 (93.2%)	$17,066
2020	$1,137 (6.5%)	$16,320 (93.5%)	$17,457
2021	$2,016 (12.2%)	$14,454 (87.8%)	$16,470
2022	$5,322 (24.2%)	$16,656 (75.8%)	$21,977

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Scholars Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 767^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 747^th of 893 Middle schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Young Scholars Charter School)	3.1	1.2	1.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars Charter School)	26.4	16.7	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Young Scholars Charter School)	8.2	2.6	5.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars Charter School)	29.9	14.3	15.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Young Scholars Charter School)	11.8	7.6	4.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Young Scholars Charter School)	30.1	34.2	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Young Scholars Charter School)	33.3	39.8	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Young Scholars Charter School)	7.5	3.7	3.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Young Scholars Charter School)	30.1	34.2	4.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Young Scholars Charter School)	29.7	23.4	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	267	6%
African American	267	217	18.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	5
Two or More Races	9	40	344.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	99.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Young Scholars Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Young Scholars Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	900 N Marshall St	Philadelphia	19123	Philadelphia County	Young Scholars Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 232-9727	267	10	26.7	99.3%	5 (1.9%)	217 (81.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (15.0%)	13.6	747^th of 893 public middle schools	16.3%		12.5	755^th of 883 public middle schools	14.5%	8		1.2	2.6	7.6	3.7	34.2	34.2		16.7	14.3	39.8	23.4	$21,977	$5,322	$16,656
Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones	Public, Charter	5-8	2950 Memphis Street	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 291-4709	538	29	18.3	100.0%	35 (6.5%)	177 (32.9%)	304 (56.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.5%)	9	809^th of 893 public middle schools	9.4%		9.2	803^rd of 883 public middle schools	9.1%	6	0.0	2.4	0.0	4.1	1.9	27.9	27.9	16.4	13.7	20.3	24.2	19.3	$19,795	$2,975	$16,821
John B Stetson Middle School	Public	5-8	3200 B St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-4000	630	22	28.1	99.5%	12 (1.9%)	122 (19.4%)	476 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.7%)	5.7	877^th of 893 public middle schools	1.8%					(n/a)	1.1	0.7	2.1	0.6	1.1	17.0	17.0	10.2	9.8	12.8	14.9	12.1
Science Leadership Academy Middle School	Public	5-8	3610 Warren St	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8320	359	19	18.6	100.0%	82 (22.8%)	226 (63.0%)	16 (4.5%)	21 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	43.3	526^th of 893 public middle schools	41.1%		46.6	494^th of 883 public middle schools	44.1%	32	33.3	16.1	27.9	5.1	21.0	48.1	48.1	62.1	55.6	55.8	50.1	56.0	$15,922	$8,876	$7,046
Conwell Russell Middle School	Public, Magnet	5-8	1849 E Clearfield St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7210	175	14	12.2	100.0%	16 (9.1%)	52 (29.7%)	93 (53.1%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.7%)	44.6	516^th of 893 public middle schools	42.2%		52.4	437^th of 883 public middle schools	50.5%	79	4.5	0.0	35.1	9.7	12.6	51.6	51.6	9.1	21.6	67.6	61.3	46.2	$21,969	$12,023	$9,946
Clemente Roberto Middle School	Public	6-8	122 W Erie Ave	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3930	206	9	22.6	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	70 (34.0%)	124 (60.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	4.5	892^nd of 893 public middle schools	0.1%		4.7	882^nd of 883 public middle schools	0.1%	10		1.8	0.0	0.0	0.7	8.5	8.5		5.6	13.3	2.3	7.0	$23,869	$11,259	$12,610
Amy At Martin	Public	6-8	3380 Richmond St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 291-4172	240	23	10.2	100.0%	70 (29.2%)	77 (32.1%)	74 (30.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.5%)	16.6	716^th of 893 public middle schools	19.8%		15.6	722^nd of 883 public middle schools	18.2%	6		11.3	9.5	7.7	9.5	35.9	35.9		30.0	26.7	29.2	28.5	$22,537	$12,644	$9,893
Universal Vare Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	2100 South 24th Street	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Universal Vare Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 952-8611	150	11	13.6	90.7%	1 (0.7%)	102 (68.0%)	15 (10.0%)	26 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	13.8	744^th of 893 public middle schools	16.7%		19.7	679^th of 883 public middle schools	23.1%	65	0.0	6.6	7.4	6.4	6.1	27.6	27.6	8.3	32.6	21.4	28.3	26.4	$22,516	$10,558	$11,958
Middle Years Alternative	Public	5-8	4725 Fairmont Ave	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7720	171	12	13.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	144 (84.2%)	18 (10.5%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	28.8	626^th of 893 public middle schools	29.9%		29.3	610^th of 883 public middle schools	30.9%	16		8.1	13.8	17.0	13.6	42.4	42.4		21.0	37.8	48.3	37.6	$21,863	$12,538	$9,325
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences	Public	6-8	210 E. Courtland St.	Philadelphia	19120	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3810	535	34	15.5	100.0%	12 (2.2%)	131 (24.5%)	337 (63.0%)	25 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.2%)	9.6	802^nd of 893 public middle schools	10.2%		11.8	757^th of 883 public middle schools	14.3%	45		4.3	3.1	9.1	5.5	18.2	18.2		24.5	15.5	20.3	20.1	$20,033	$10,333	$9,700

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In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Young Scholars Charter School.

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Young Scholars Charter School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Young Scholars Charter School?

Students at Young Scholars Charter School are 81% African American, 15% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.

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