The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Summary:

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science is a public charter school serving 985 students in grades K-8 in Philadelphia, PA, a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged area. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, the school has consistently underperformed state and local averages in academic achievement, particularly for its minority and low-income students.

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science significantly lags behind state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, only 2.7% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and the school's 19.8% proficiency rate in English Language Arts was well below the state's 53.8%. The school's performance is especially concerning for its African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, who rank in the bottom 20%, 10%, and 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

Interestingly, the Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science's higher per-student spending ($19,958 in 2021-2022) compared to nearby public schools like Ziegler William High School ($17,619 per student) and Carnell Laura High School ($16,845 per student) has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 has not resulted in better performance, as it continues to lag behind nearby charter schools like Northwood Academy Charter School, which outperformed The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science by a wide margin.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1197 Haworth Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19124


(215) 537-2520

District: The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR

SchoolDigger Rank:
1463rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,958 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  985

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.5%
Hispanic:
39.0%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Compare Details The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds ranks worse than 90.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.5%), Hispanic (39%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is $19,958.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds:

SchoolDigger ranks The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds 1463rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds 808th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds in the ranking list.)

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The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR:

SchoolDigger ranks The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR 587th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 8.86 1316th 1474 10.7%
2016 7.65 1414th 1554 9.0%
2017 7.60 1397th 1547 9.7%
2018 7.21 1396th 1530 8.8%
2019 6.88 1407th 1544 8.9%
2021 5.15 1363rd 1433 4.9%
2022 5.19 1467th 1534 4.4%
2023 5.35 1463rd 1534 4.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.53 115th 117 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.58 1350th 1414 4.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.38 953rd 1043 8.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.25 348th 437 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.20 394th 432 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 10.40 728th 835 12.8%
2016 14.60 716th 870 17.7%
2017 13.45 730th 877 16.8%
2018 9.11 770th 861 10.6%
2019 6.71 818th 891 8.2%
2021 8.92 730th 797 8.4%
2022 9.16 804th 883 8.9%
2023 9.27 808th 893 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.05 177th 187 5.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.19 75th 143 47.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.93 809th 874 7.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.51 604th 660 8.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.20 304th 421 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.75 303rd 362 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 49 610 202 16 0 0 0 0 877
2014 51 661 2 255 0 1 17 0 987
2015 50 619 7 256 0 1 25 0 958
2016 56 612 5 257 0 1 57 0 988
2017 49 606 4 240 1 0 62 0 962
2018 37 586 11 299 0 3 76 0 1012
2019 27 545 4 344 0 3 82 0 1005
2020 25 521 5 348 0 3 98 0 1000
2021 24 531 8 353 0 3 87 0 1006
2022 22 503 8 352 0 4 83 0 972
2023 23 478 9 384 0 4 87 0 985

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 The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 877 50.0 17.5 99.7
2014 987 65.0 15.1 85.3
2015 958 64.0 14.9 71.6
2016 988 64.0 15.4 85.1
2017 962 58.0 16.5 98.8
2018 1012 63.0 16.0 72.6
2019 1005 64.0 15.7 77.6
2020 1000 71.0 14.0 76.9
2021 1006 80.0 12.5 75
2022 972 80.0 12.1 81.4
2023 985 71.0 13.8 86.5

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 The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 877 50.0 17.5 99.7
2014 987 65.0 15.1 85.3
2015 958 64.0 14.9 71.6
2016 988 64.0 15.4 85.1
2017 962 58.0 16.5 98.8
2018 1012 63.0 16.0 72.6
2019 1005 64.0 15.7 77.6
2020 1000 71.0 14.0 76.9
2021 1006 80.0 12.5 75
2022 972 80.0 12.1 81.4
2023 985 71.0 13.8 86.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,373 (9.0%) $13,938 (91.0%) $15,311
2020 $1,347 (8.5%) $14,456 (91.5%) $15,803
2021 $1,990 (11.4%) $15,481 (88.6%) $17,470
2022 $4,164 (20.9%) $15,794 (79.1%) $19,958

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

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 1407th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1463rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.2%
Ranks 818th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 808th of 893 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)10.45.9
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)20.116.6
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)10.72.8
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)46.837.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)35.115.4
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)200
 20%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)27.212.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)4.64.5
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)23.926.1
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)1.82.9
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)28.421
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)40
 4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)16.920.8
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)20.825.8
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)8.72.7
 6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)32.529.1
 3.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds)2619.8
 6.2%
   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 Students1005985
 2%
African American545478
 12.3%
American Indian00
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic344384
 11.6%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White2723
 14.8%
Two or More Races8287
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%86.5%
 8.9%


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The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds are 49% African American, 39% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 985 students attended The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds.


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