Patterson John Middle School

Summary:

Patterson John Middle School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades PK-4 with 404 students. It is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Patterson John Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school significantly underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 9.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 19.7% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 21.8% and 34.2%, respectively, and state averages of 40.4% and 53%. This low academic performance is particularly concerning given that 100% of students at Patterson John Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Interestingly, the nearby Morton Thomas G School and Catharine Joseph School perform only slightly better, suggesting that the challenges facing Patterson John Middle School may be systemic issues within the Philadelphia City School District.

Despite high levels of funding per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Patterson John Middle School has shown little to no improvement in its academic performance over the past decade, indicating that simply increasing resources may not be enough to drive meaningful change. However, the consistently low performance of male students and low socioeconomic status students at the school suggests that targeted interventions and support for these specific subgroups could potentially yield significant improvements if implemented effectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 7000 Buist Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19142-1727


(215) 400-8190

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1448th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,282 Help


Students who attend Patterson John Middle School usually attend:

Middle:    Tilden William T Middle School
High:    Bartram John - Main

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.2%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Asian:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Patterson John Middle School ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 108th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.2%), Hispanic (6.5%), Asian (5%). (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 Patterson John Middle School is 13.1. 95 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patterson John Middle School is $19,282. 97 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patterson John Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Patterson John Middle School 1448th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Patterson John Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Patterson John Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Patterson John Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.39 1506th 1545 2.5%
2007 2.23 1517th 1555 2.4%
2008 5.81 1477th 1551 4.8%
2009 9.30 1442nd 1549 6.9%
2010 7.96 1490th 1579 5.6%
2011 4.14 1551st 1597 2.9%
2012 2.01 1567th 1599 2.0%
2013 2.50 1457th 1519 4.1%
2014 2.18 1406th 1467 4.2%
2015 3.27 1434th 1474 2.7%
2016 2.66 1521st 1554 2.1%
2017 2.49 1515th 1547 2.1%
2018 5.40 1434th 1530 6.3%
2019 5.24 1451st 1544 6.0%
2022 10.94 1326th 1534 13.6%
2023 8.60 1384th 1534 9.8%
2024 5.72 1448th 1526 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patterson John Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.07 1217th 1414 13.9%
2024 7.90 1363rd 1432 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Patterson John Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.82 1364th 1488 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Patterson John Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.51 1462nd 1495 2.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Patterson John Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.45 222nd 437 49.2%
2024 27.74 327th 437 25.2%
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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 Patterson John Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 375 262 16 9 3 n/a n/a 0 665
1989 348 310 14 13 3 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 329 214 17 11 3 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 301 228 71 12 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1992 322 259 94 11 3 n/a n/a 0 689
1993 304 308 129 7 2 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 339 345 90 7 3 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 250 440 65 12 3 n/a n/a 0 770
1996 250 440 65 12 3 n/a n/a 0 770
1997 228 486 74 12 3 n/a n/a 0 803
1998 206 546 70 8 3 n/a n/a 0 833
1999 187 632 70 7 3 n/a n/a 0 899
2000 144 609 47 5 5 n/a n/a 0 810
2001 114 676 43 10 4 n/a n/a 0 847
2002 76 683 54 10 3 n/a n/a 0 826
2003 76 683 54 10 3 n/a n/a 0 826
2004 54 725 42 12 2 n/a n/a 0 835
2005 48 736 39 10 1 n/a n/a 0 834
2006 43 673 44 6 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 42 746 39 8 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2008 40 641 43 4 1 n/a n/a 10 739
2009 27 631 40 10 2 n/a n/a 18 728
2010 22 675 43 4 2 n/a n/a 25 771
2011 17 650 45 7 2 0 26 0 747
2012 13 623 44 11 2 0 23 0 716
2013 11 562 37 16 2 0 32 0 660
2014 13 576 39 12 2 0 33 0 675
2015 10 545 28 16 2 0 29 0 630
2016 8 568 40 10 3 0 48 0 677
2017 13 556 42 15 3 0 43 0 672
2018 26 490 37 13 1 0 31 0 598
2019 10 470 35 15 0 0 24 0 554
2020 8 418 31 25 0 0 14 0 496
2021 6 352 24 21 1 0 7 0 411
2022 6 318 23 27 1 0 8 0 383
2023 7 334 25 28 1 0 9 0 404
2024 6 332 20 26 1 0 14 0 399

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 Patterson John Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 32.0 20.7 n/a
1989 688 32.0 21.5 n/a
1990 574 27.0 21.2 0
1991 613 32.0 19.1 n/a
1992 689 33.0 20.8 n/a
1993 750 32.3 23.2 n/a
1994 784 32.5 24.1 n/a
1995 770 36.0 21.4 n/a
1996 770 36.0 21.4 n/a
1997 803 39.0 20.6 n/a
1998 833 40.4 20.6 n/a
1999 899 38.4 23.4 n/a
2000 810 41.4 19.6 84.8
2001 847 43.4 19.5 84.9
2002 826 35.4 23.3 85.7
2003 826 35.4 23.3 85.7
2004 835 38.6 21.6 85.5
2005 834 37.1 22.5 84.9
2006 767 41.1 18.7 82.1
2007 836 36.2 23.1 78.2
2008 739 40.2 18.4 78.2
2009 728 38.1 19.1 81.3
2010 771 46.2 16.6 94.8
2011 747 41.1 18.1 91.8
2012 716 37.3 19.1 95.4
2013 660 39.1 16.8 95.6
2014 675 35.0 19.2 95.3
2015 630 35.0 18.0 99.5
2016 677 30.0 22.5 100
2017 672 35.2 19.0 99.9
2018 598 39.4 15.1 100
2019 554 38.2 14.5 100
2020 496 31.0 16.0 100
2021 411 29.0 14.1 99.3
2022 383 30.7 12.4 99.2
2023 404 27.3 14.7 100
2024 399 30.3 13.1 100

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 Patterson John Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 32.0 20.7 n/a
1989 688 32.0 21.5 n/a
1990 574 27.0 21.2 0
1991 613 32.0 19.1 n/a
1992 689 33.0 20.8 n/a
1993 750 32.3 23.2 n/a
1994 784 32.5 24.1 n/a
1995 770 36.0 21.4 n/a
1996 770 36.0 21.4 n/a
1997 803 39.0 20.6 n/a
1998 833 40.4 20.6 n/a
1999 899 38.4 23.4 n/a
2000 810 41.4 19.6 84.8
2001 847 43.4 19.5 84.9
2002 826 35.4 23.3 85.7
2003 826 35.4 23.3 85.7
2004 835 38.6 21.6 85.5
2005 834 37.1 22.5 84.9
2006 767 41.1 18.7 82.1
2007 836 36.2 23.1 78.2
2008 739 40.2 18.4 78.2
2009 728 38.1 19.1 81.3
2010 771 46.2 16.6 94.8
2011 747 41.1 18.1 91.8
2012 716 37.3 19.1 95.4
2013 660 39.1 16.8 95.6
2014 675 35.0 19.2 95.3
2015 630 35.0 18.0 99.5
2016 677 30.0 22.5 100
2017 672 35.2 19.0 99.9
2018 598 39.4 15.1 100
2019 554 38.2 14.5 100
2020 496 31.0 16.0 100
2021 411 29.0 14.1 99.3
2022 383 30.7 12.4 99.2
2023 404 27.3 14.7 100
2024 399 30.3 13.1 100

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 Patterson John Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,759 (19.9%) $11,139 (80.1%) $13,898
2020 $2,949 (19.8%) $11,971 (80.2%) $14,920
2021 $4,900 (29.5%) $11,694 (70.5%) $16,595
2022 $9,671 (50.2%) $9,611 (49.8%) $19,282

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patterson John Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1451st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1384th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Patterson John Middle School)17.811.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patterson John Middle School)32.920.4
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Patterson John Middle School)7.216.4
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Patterson John Middle School)4444.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patterson John Middle School)29.125.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Patterson John Middle School)12.314.2
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Patterson John Middle School)4444.7
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Patterson John Middle School)3122.7
 8.3%
   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 Students554404
 27.1%
African American470334
 28.9%
American Indian01
Asian3525
 28.6%
Hispanic1528
 86.7%
Pacific Islander00
White107
 30%
Two or More Races249
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Patterson John Middle School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tilden William T Middle School
High : Bartram John - Main

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Patterson John Middle School.

Patterson John Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Patterson John Middle School are 83% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.


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