Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Summary:

Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones is a middle school located in Philadelphia, PA that serves grades 5-8. With 538 students, the school is part of the Memphis Street Academy Charter School District and is ranked 856 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones is struggling academically, with very low proficiency rates on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, only 3.2% of students were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 40.4%, and only 15.6% were proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 53%. The school's performance for subgroups like African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled students is also very low compared to state averages. Additionally, the school has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.6% to 3.1%.

When comparing Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones to nearby public schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Science Leadership Academy Middle School, Conwell Russell Middle School, and AMY at Martin, it consistently underperforms academically. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, the school is not achieving the same level of academic success as these nearby public schools serving similar high-poverty student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 2950 Memphis Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19134


(215) 291-4709

District: Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

SchoolDigger Rank:
856th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,795 Help


Students who attend Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones usually attend:

High:    Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
    Kensington Health Sciences
    Kensington High School

Feeder schools for Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones:

Elementary:    Richmond School
    Sheridan School
    Webster School
    Willard Frances E School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.9%
African American:
32.2%
White:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones ranks worse than 96.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.82. (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 (57.9%), African American (32.2%), White (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones is $19,795.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones 856th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones 600th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

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Rank History for all students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 5.46 797th 835 4.6%
2016 4.78 831st 870 4.5%
2017 5.68 823rd 877 6.2%
2018 7.13 788th 861 8.5%
2019 5.15 846th 891 5.1%
2021 7.25 750th 797 5.9%
2022 9.16 803rd 883 9.1%
2023 9.03 809th 893 9.4%
2024 6.82 856th 891 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.21 55th 143 61.5%
2024 43.71 79th 150 47.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.48 800th 874 8.5%
2024 8.41 843rd 877 3.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.30 826th 860 4.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.64 601st 660 8.9%
2024 16.39 648th 672 3.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.79 828th 870 4.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.91 323rd 421 23.3%
2024 17.23 377th 408 7.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.92 328th 362 9.4%
2024 14.57 335th 362 7.5%
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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.

Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Open Quote Kids out of control cursing at teachers staff other parents my wife has been cursed at I as well threatened rocks thrown at us while walking home .staff does nothing. Today they had police at the school and a lock down. Not one parent was called Close Quote



Enrollment information for Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 71 242 4 407 3 0 52 0 779
2014 73 276 9 459 2 0 46 0 865
2015 64 246 12 504 3 0 59 0 888
2016 45 244 16 501 2 1 61 0 870
2017 41 266 15 471 1 0 57 0 851
2018 36 224 14 460 0 0 75 0 809
2019 37 215 8 431 0 0 81 0 772
2020 30 185 6 417 0 0 82 0 720
2021 22 157 7 383 0 0 56 0 625
2022 25 183 2 322 0 0 29 0 561
2023 35 177 2 304 0 1 19 0 538
2024 32 175 3 315 0 0 19 0 544

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 Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 779 42.0 18.5 70.6
2014 865 54.5 15.8 99.7
2015 888 61.0 14.5 99.7
2016 870 57.0 15.2 99.7
2017 851 49.0 17.3 n/a
2018 809 56.5 14.3 99.8
2019 772 56.1 13.7 99.6
2020 720 54.1 13.2 n/a
2021 625 52.7 11.8 99.4
2022 561 43.2 12.9 99.3
2023 538 29.2 18.3 100
2024 544 34.0 16.0 100

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 Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 779 42.0 18.5 70.6
2014 865 54.5 15.8 99.7
2015 888 61.0 14.5 99.7
2016 870 57.0 15.2 99.7
2017 851 49.0 17.3 n/a
2018 809 56.5 14.3 99.8
2019 772 56.1 13.7 99.6
2020 720 54.1 13.2 n/a
2021 625 52.7 11.8 99.4
2022 561 43.2 12.9 99.3
2023 538 29.2 18.3 100
2024 544 34.0 16.0 100

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 Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $03 (13.6%) $18 (81.8%) $22
2020 $03 (13.0%) $20 (87.0%) $23
2021 $2,352 (11.7%) $17,771 (88.3%) $20,122
2022 $2,975 (15.0%) $16,821 (85.0%) $19,795

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

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 846th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 809th of 893 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)70
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)2016.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)2.82.4
 0.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)23.613.7
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)5.90
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)2620.3
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)1.14.1
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)7.127.9
 20.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)4.824.2
 19.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)3.91.9
 2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)7.127.9
 20.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones)18.319.3
 1%
   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 Students772538
 30.3%
African American215177
 17.7%
American Indian00
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic431304
 29.5%
Pacific Islander01
White3735
 5.4%
Two or More Races8119
 76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%100%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones

Students who attend Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones usually go on to attend Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones.

Students at Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones are 58% Hispanic, 32% African American, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Pennsylvania middle schools.


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