West Phila. Achievement CES

Summary:

West Phila. Achievement CES is a public charter elementary school serving 637 students in grades K-5 in the West Philadelphia area. Despite higher per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with very low academic performance compared to state averages and nearby schools.

West Phila. Achievement CES significantly underperforms the state averages on PSSA assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, only 11.4% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 28% was also well below the state average of 53.8%. Nearby traditional public schools like Overbrook Elementary and Harambee Institute of Science and Technology perform significantly better on academic assessments, despite serving similar student demographics.

The data for West Phila. Achievement CES and the surrounding schools highlight the persistent challenges faced by schools serving high-poverty, predominantly minority student populations. Addressing the achievement gap and improving outcomes for these students will require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on effective teaching and learning practices. The higher per-student spending at West Phila. Achievement CES does not translate to better academic outcomes, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the achievement gap.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

6701 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151

(215) 476-6471

District: West Phila. Achievement CES

SchoolDigger Rank:
1349^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,395

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 637

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.4%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Asian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Phila. Achievement CES ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.4%), Hispanic (2%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Phila. Achievement CES is 21.9. (See more...)

Compare West Phila. Achievement CES employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Phila. Achievement CES is $16,395.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Phila. Achievement CES:

SchoolDigger ranks West Phila. Achievement CES 1349^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Phila. Achievement CES in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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SchoolDigger ranks West Phila. Achievement CES 558^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Phila. Achievement CES

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2005	0.67	1283^rd	1299	1.2%
2006	2.78	1501^st	1545	2.8%
2007	3.02	1505^th	1555	3.2%
2008	5.19	1487^th	1551	4.1%
2009	3.37	1505^th	1549	2.8%
2010	2.45	1548^th	1579	2.0%
2011	5.93	1537^th	1597	3.8%
2012	9.12	1463^rd	1599	8.5%
2015	13.54	1265^th	1474	14.2%
2016	10.79	1358^th	1554	12.6%
2017	6.01	1431^st	1547	7.5%
2018	2.97	1490^th	1530	2.6%
2019	5.28	1449^th	1544	6.2%
2021	5.85	1336^th	1433	6.8%
2022	7.16	1411^th	1534	8.0%
2023	10.66	1349^th	1534	12.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Phila. Achievement CES

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.15	1192^nd	1414	15.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Phila. Achievement CES

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.35	825^th	1043	20.9%

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Rank History for African American students at West Phila. Achievement CES

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.67	204^th	437	53.3%

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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 West Phila. Achievement CES

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	0	50	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2003	0	50	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
2004	1	249	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2005	2	305	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2006	1	298	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2007	1	343	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2008	0	356	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	5	375
2009	0	352	5	13	2	n/a	n/a	7	379
2010	2	387	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	400
2011	1	406	6	3	0	0	1	0	417
2012	0	425	5	5	0	0	2	0	437
2013	0	604	5	4	0	0	0	0	613
2014	0	657	2	3	0	1	1	0	664
2015	0	688	0	2	0	1	2	0	693
2016	0	698	0	2	0	0	2	0	702
2017	0	688	0	8	1	0	1	0	698
2018	0	677	0	12	1	0	0	0	690
2019	0	632	0	14	1	0	0	0	647
2020	2	631	4	12	1	0	9	0	659
2021	5	640	4	11	0	0	0	0	660
2022	4	606	2	11	0	0	0	0	623
2023	0	614	7	13	0	0	3	0	637

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

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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 West Phila. Achievement CES

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	50	9.0	5.6	94
2003	50	9.0	5.6	94
2004	250	12.0	20.8	0
2005	307	19.6	15.7	34.2
2006	301	17.1	17.6	76.4
2007	346	21.1	16.4	n/a
2008	375	26.0	14.4	n/a
2009	379	26.0	14.6	n/a
2010	400	25.0	16.0	37.2
2011	417	24.0	17.3	48.7
2012	437	24.4	17.9	89.9
2013	613	31.0	19.7	91.8
2014	664	32.0	20.7	93.7
2015	693	31.0	22.3	99.6
2016	702	32.0	21.9	n/a
2017	698	34.0	20.5	n/a
2018	690	33.0	20.9	99
2019	647	29.0	22.3	99.5
2020	659	39.0	16.8	n/a
2021	660	39.0	16.9	99.5
2022	623	40.0	15.5	99.5
2023	637	29.0	21.9	100

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 West Phila. Achievement CES

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	50	9.0	5.6	94
2003	50	9.0	5.6	94
2004	250	12.0	20.8	0
2005	307	19.6	15.7	34.2
2006	301	17.1	17.6	76.4
2007	346	21.1	16.4	n/a
2008	375	26.0	14.4	n/a
2009	379	26.0	14.6	n/a
2010	400	25.0	16.0	37.2
2011	417	24.0	17.3	48.7
2012	437	24.4	17.9	89.9
2013	613	31.0	19.7	91.8
2014	664	32.0	20.7	93.7
2015	693	31.0	22.3	99.6
2016	702	32.0	21.9	n/a
2017	698	34.0	20.5	n/a
2018	690	33.0	20.9	99
2019	647	29.0	22.3	99.5
2020	659	39.0	16.8	n/a
2021	660	39.0	16.9	99.5
2022	623	40.0	15.5	99.5
2023	637	29.0	21.9	100

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 West Phila. Achievement CES

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,726 (12.9%)	$11,651 (87.1%)	$13,377
2020	$1,626 (11.9%)	$12,078 (88.1%)	$13,704
2021	$2,342 (16.2%)	$12,071 (83.8%)	$14,413
2022	$5,530 (33.7%)	$10,866 (66.3%)	$16,395

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Phila. Achievement CES

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1449^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1349^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Phila. Achievement CES)	13.1	12.7	0.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Phila. Achievement CES)	31.8	33.4	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Phila. Achievement CES)	4.4	17.4	13%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Phila. Achievement CES)	36.4	47.3	10.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Phila. Achievement CES)	30	26.9	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Phila. Achievement CES)	11.1	3.3	7.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Phila. Achievement CES)	24.4	22.1	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (West Phila. Achievement CES)	9.4	11.4	2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (West Phila. Achievement CES)	36.4	47.3	10.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Phila. Achievement CES)	28.9	28	0.9%
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	647	637	1.5%
African American	632	614	2.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	7
Hispanic	14	13	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	100%	0.5%

Schools Near West Phila. Achievement CES

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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 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
West Phila. Achievement CES	Public, Charter	K-5	6701 Callowhill Street	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	West Phila. Achievement CES	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 476-6471	637	29	21.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	614 (96.4%)	13 (2.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	10.7	1349^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.1%		7.2	1411^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.0%	62	12.7	17.4	3.3				11.4	47.3		47.3	33.4	26.9	22.1				28.0	$16,395	$5,530	$10,866
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	640 N 66th St	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 472-8770	593	25	23.7	99.5%	1 (0.2%)	588 (99.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	1215^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.8%		19.5	1215^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.8%		39.6	33.4	18.2	11.6	10.6	1.6	18.7	60.5	26.3	41.3	31.0	35.4	24.7	36.2	53.2	43.5	36.2	$14,919	$1,654	$13,265
Overbrook Edu Center	Public	K-8	6722 Lansdowne Ave	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7540	266	24	10.9	100.0%	4 (1.5%)	243 (91.4%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	23.5	1185^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.8%		20.4	1206^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.4%	21	11.5	22.2	52.2	3.8	15.0	8.3	18.1	37.0	53.8	45.2	24.0	29.6	43.5	53.8	50.0	53.6	43.2	$21,199	$8,485	$12,714
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School	Public	K-8	7501 Woodbine Ave	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7510	232	17	13.4	98.7%	2 (0.9%)	212 (91.4%)	15 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	8.2	1391^st of 1534 public elementary schools	9.3%		6.2	1438^th of 1534 public elementary schools	6.3%	47	21.1	13.8	7.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	7.1	41.3	11.5	27.3	20.0	24.1	18.8	24.0	7.7	28.6	22.1	$19,615	$9,069	$10,545
Lamberton Robert E School	Public	PK, KG-8	7501 Woodbine Ave	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7530	310	28	11.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	281 (90.6%)	20 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	5.3	1468^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.3%		3.6	1523^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	0.7%	55	11.1	0.0	10.7	2.9	0.0	0.0	4.5	13.6	20.5	17.9	11.5	4.8	14.8	24.2	25.0	18.8	17.0	$24,630	$10,652	$13,978
Overbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2032 N 62nd St	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7520	202	16	12.3	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	187 (92.6%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	5.9	1447^th of 1534 public elementary schools	5.7%		7.5	1406^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.3%	41	4.3	12.0	4.0	0.0	15.0	9.1	7.6	36.0	13.6	25.6	21.7	25.0	12.0	16.7	27.8	13.6	19.3	$21,293	$11,115	$10,179
Barry Community John School	Public	PK, KG-8	5900 Race St.	Philadelphia	19132	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7640	527	37	14.1	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	487 (92.4%)	26 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	3.5	1518^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.0%		4.3	1496^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.5%	22	4.8	4.6	2.0	2.4	7.3	4.1	4.1	22.3	20.9	21.6	10.2	10.5	2.2	20.0	22.0	22.5	14.1	$22,669	$10,515	$12,155
Guidon S Bluford Elementary School	Public	K-8	5720 Media St	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(215) 400-9170	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ad Prima Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1922 N. 63rd Street	Philadelphia	19151	Philadelphia County	Ad Prima Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 883-0638	582	43	13.5	99.7%	1 (0.2%)	538 (92.4%)	29 (5.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	21.8	1205^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.4%		23.9	1183^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.9%	22	26.0	21.1	27.4	25.0	10.7	23.0	21.7	58.8	41.0	49.1	26.0	23.1	39.3	41.6	50.0	52.5	39.4	$17,933	$4,645	$13,288
Bywood Elementary School	Public	1-5	330 Avon Rd	Upper Darby	19082	Delaware County	Upper Darby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 352-6842	667	48	13.7	100.0%	20 (3.0%)	335 (50.2%)	181 (27.1%)	109 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	9.6	1366^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.0%		10.1	1341^st of 1534 public elementary schools	12.6%	25	21.4	16.0	5.9				13.7	47.1		47.1	24.0	24.6	21.5				23.2	$14,386	$2,462	$11,924

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Students at West Phila. Achievement CES are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 637 students attended West Phila. Achievement CES.

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