Universal Creighton Charter School

Summary:

Universal Creighton Charter School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 8th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, facing significant challenges in improving academic performance.

The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 29% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and 43.1% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.8%. The school's performance is particularly low in Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 20.7% in 6th grade to 43.8% in 3rd grade. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 84.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While the overall academic performance of Universal Creighton Charter School is low, the school's performance for certain subgroups is more promising. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 4 out of 5 stars for its African American and English Language Learner student populations, indicating that these students are performing better than their peers at other schools in the state. However, when compared to nearby schools, such as Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School, Universal Creighton Charter School's academic performance is generally lower. The school's declining enrollment, from 713 students in the 2022-2023 school year to 602 students in the 2021-2022 school year, may also be a concern and could impact the school's funding and resources.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 5401 Tabor Avenue
       Philadelphia, PA  19120


(215) 537-2531

District: Universal Creighton Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1129th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,173 Help


Students who attend Universal Creighton Charter School usually attend:

High:    Fels Samuel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  713

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.9%
African American:
26.4%
Asian:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Universal Creighton Charter School ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Universal Creighton Charter School ranks worse than 61.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40. (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: Hispanic (61.9%), African American (26.4%), Asian (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Universal Creighton Charter School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Universal Creighton Charter School is $18,173.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Universal Creighton Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Creighton Charter School 1129th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Universal Creighton Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Universal Creighton Charter School 550th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Universal Creighton Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Universal Creighton Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Universal Creighton Charter School 458th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Universal Creighton Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.64 1344th 1474 8.8%
2016 14.62 1316th 1554 15.3%
2017 21.60 1236th 1547 20.1%
2018 21.28 1229th 1530 19.7%
2019 23.71 1216th 1544 21.2%
2021 15.98 1182nd 1433 17.5%
2022 24.27 1175th 1534 23.4%
2023 29.57 1129th 1534 26.4%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.93 40th 196 79.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.68 783rd 1414 44.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.29 758th 1043 27.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.30 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.44 54th 437 87.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.24 223rd 432 48.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Universal Creighton Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 19.96 649th 835 22.3%
2016 27.63 630th 870 27.6%
2017 30.51 610th 877 30.4%
2018 30.88 602nd 861 30.1%
2019 31.77 618th 891 30.6%
2021 19.13 631st 797 20.8%
2022 29.32 611th 883 30.8%
2023 40.00 550th 893 38.4%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.15 47th 143 67.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.43 340th 874 61.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.85 305th 660 53.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.21 86th 421 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Universal Creighton Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.93 128th 362 64.6%
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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 Universal Creighton Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 16 313 139 210 0 0 7 0 685
2014 7 401 119 170 0 0 5 0 702
2015 14 329 155 239 2 1 13 0 753
2016 9 313 161 276 3 3 10 0 775
2017 11 283 137 256 2 0 11 0 700
2018 15 278 144 286 0 0 8 0 731
2019 10 279 139 343 0 0 5 0 776
2020 10 252 110 358 0 0 4 0 734
2021 10 234 96 398 0 0 3 0 741
2022 9 204 73 415 0 0 2 0 703
2023 8 188 75 441 0 0 1 0 713

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 Universal Creighton Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 685 49.0 13.9 0
2014 702 38.0 18.4 76.2
2015 753 39.0 19.3 99.1
2016 775 50.0 15.5 78.7
2017 700 45.0 15.5 n/a
2018 731 50.0 14.6 63.7
2019 776 53.0 14.6 98.6
2020 734 51.0 14.3 100
2021 741 49.0 15.1 99.7
2022 703 53.0 13.2 99.6
2023 713 46.0 15.5 84.3

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 Universal Creighton Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 685 49.0 13.9 0
2014 702 38.0 18.4 76.2
2015 753 39.0 19.3 99.1
2016 775 50.0 15.5 78.7
2017 700 45.0 15.5 n/a
2018 731 50.0 14.6 63.7
2019 776 53.0 14.6 98.6
2020 734 51.0 14.3 100
2021 741 49.0 15.1 99.7
2022 703 53.0 13.2 99.6
2023 713 46.0 15.5 84.3

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 Universal Creighton Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,426 (11.1%) $11,469 (88.9%) $12,895
2020 $1,004 (13.5%) $6,410 (86.4%) $7,415
2021 $2,075 (13.9%) $12,800 (86.1%) $14,875
2022 $4,290 (23.6%) $13,884 (76.4%) $18,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Universal Creighton Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1216th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1129th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.2%
Ranks 618th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 550th of 893 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)43.143.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)5444.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)16.329.1
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Universal Creighton Charter School)51.258.6
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)49.440.9
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)26.130.7
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)4038.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)18.820.7
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)5337.2
 15.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)27.524.7
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)53.653.1
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)20.827.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Universal Creighton Charter School)35.935.8
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)37.742
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Universal Creighton Charter School)25.529
 3.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Universal Creighton Charter School)43.946.9
 3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Universal Creighton Charter School)48.343.1
 5.2%
   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 Students776713
 8.1%
African American279188
 32.6%
American Indian00
Asian13975
 46%
Hispanic343441
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White108
 20%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%84.3%
 14.3%


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Students at Universal Creighton Charter School are 62% Hispanic, 26% African American, 11% Asian, 1% White.

Universal Creighton Charter School ranks 1129th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Universal Creighton Charter School.

Students who attend Universal Creighton Charter School usually go on to attend:

High : Fels Samuel High School


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