Rhoads James School

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Rhoads James School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving 420 students in grades K-8. As part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania, Rhoads James School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rhoads James School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state on standardized tests, with only 5.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 13.8% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 21.8% and 34.2% for the district, and 40.4% and 53% for the state, respectively. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, who rank in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, Rhoads James School has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.0% to 5.9% over the past few years, which is higher than the district average.

While Rhoads James School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $14,086 in 2018-2019 to $22,454 in 2021-2022, this increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools in the same district, such as Locke Alain School, Heston Edward School, and Blankenburg Rudolph School, also perform poorly on standardized tests, suggesting that the challenges faced by Rhoads James School are not unique and may be systemic within the Philadelphia City School District. In contrast, the nearby Inquiry Charter School, Discovery Charter School, and KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School generally outperform Rhoads James School and the other district schools on academic measures, highlighting the potential for alternative educational models to better serve the needs of students in this community.


Detail:

Public K-8

 4901 Parrish St
       Philadelphia, PA  19139-1721


(215) 400-7680

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1478th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,454 Help


Students who attend Rhoads James School usually attend:

High:    Overbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.6%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Rhoads James School ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 121st 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 4.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rhoads James School ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.07. (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: African American (94.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian (1.2%). (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 Rhoads James School is 8.8, which is the 11th best among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rhoads James School is $22,454, which is the 29th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rhoads James School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhoads James School 1478th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rhoads James School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rhoads James School 824th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Rhoads James 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 Rhoads James School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.02 1230th 1302 5.5%
2004 0.86 1274th 1308 2.6%
2005 15.30 1136th 1299 12.5%
2006 21.89 1329th 1545 14.0%
2007 14.95 1395th 1555 10.3%
2008 16.54 1381st 1551 11.0%
2009 11.26 1423rd 1549 8.1%
2010 6.42 1505th 1579 4.7%
2011 1.81 1574th 1597 1.4%
2012 3.36 1545th 1599 3.4%
2013 5.11 1412th 1519 7.0%
2014 1.23 1437th 1467 2.0%
2015 3.84 1419th 1474 3.7%
2016 3.61 1493rd 1554 3.9%
2017 2.82 1509th 1547 2.5%
2018 2.50 1510th 1530 1.3%
2019 4.73 1461st 1544 5.4%
2021 4.19 1392nd 1433 2.9%
2022 5.60 1452nd 1534 5.3%
2023 6.16 1441st 1534 6.1%
2024 4.68 1478th 1526 3.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.90 1311th 1414 7.3%
2024 7.09 1379th 1432 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.03 1459th 1488 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.17 1011th 1043 3.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.08 1414th 1495 5.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.06 309th 437 29.3%
2024 25.17 358th 437 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rhoads James School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 13.16 689th 770 10.5%
2010 6.95 763rd 805 5.2%
2011 1.79 812th 825 1.6%
2012 3.85 803rd 834 3.7%
2013 2.50 719th 758 5.1%
2014 1.03 713th 728 2.1%
2015 4.31 821st 835 1.7%
2016 3.51 863rd 870 0.8%
2017 4.47 853rd 877 2.7%
2018 4.41 838th 861 2.7%
2019 4.08 875th 891 1.8%
2022 8.77 812th 883 8.0%
2023 8.29 825th 893 7.6%
2024 8.07 824th 891 7.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.63 816th 874 6.6%
2024 10.45 810th 877 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.15 828th 860 3.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.17 772nd 870 11.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Rhoads James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.11 347th 421 17.6%
2024 25.25 325th 408 20.3%
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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.

Rhoads James School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Rhoads James School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 659 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1989 3 633 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 1 628 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 1 640 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 2 667 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1993 2 727 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 3 733 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1995 7 752 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1996 7 752 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1997 7 763 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1998 4 744 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1999 2 693 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 2 652 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 3 620 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2002 6 506 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 6 506 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 3 521 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 8 473 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 3 458 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 3 509 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2008 1 474 n/a 4 4 n/a n/a 4 487
2009 3 509 0 5 1 n/a n/a 5 523
2010 2 559 0 4 1 n/a n/a 12 578
2011 7 588 0 10 0 0 17 0 622
2012 5 573 0 4 0 0 15 0 597
2013 3 555 0 6 1 0 25 0 590
2014 4 555 0 7 1 0 30 0 597
2015 2 526 0 13 1 0 28 0 570
2016 1 453 0 9 1 0 25 0 489
2017 4 523 0 7 1 0 26 0 561
2018 10 482 0 8 2 0 20 0 522
2019 1 489 0 8 1 0 9 0 508
2020 1 437 0 14 1 0 3 0 456
2021 0 418 1 16 0 0 4 0 439
2022 1 381 0 17 0 0 10 0 409
2023 2 400 2 11 0 0 5 0 420
2024 3 388 5 11 0 0 3 0 410

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 Rhoads James School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 661 32.0 20.6 n/a
1989 638 31.0 20.5 n/a
1990 630 34.0 18.5 0
1991 647 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 672 35.0 19.2 n/a
1993 731 36.0 20.3 n/a
1994 738 36.5 20.2 n/a
1995 760 40.0 19.0 n/a
1996 760 40.0 19.0 n/a
1997 771 39.0 19.8 n/a
1998 752 40.0 18.8 n/a
1999 702 38.0 18.5 n/a
2000 659 38.0 17.3 93.9
2001 628 39.0 16.1 97
2002 515 30.0 17.2 97.1
2003 515 30.0 17.2 97.1
2004 524 31.1 16.8 99.4
2005 482 26.2 18.4 99.4
2006 463 27.3 17.0 95.7
2007 517 29.3 17.6 95.4
2008 487 29.5 16.5 95.7
2009 523 30.3 17.2 99.4
2010 578 35.1 16.4 101.6
2011 622 33.0 18.8 99.5
2012 597 34.1 17.5 99.5
2013 590 27.7 21.2 99.5
2014 597 30.0 19.8 99.5
2015 570 32.0 17.8 99.5
2016 489 29.0 16.8 100
2017 561 30.2 18.5 99.8
2018 522 27.4 19.0 100
2019 508 34.7 14.6 99.8
2020 456 35.8 12.7 100
2021 439 31.2 14.0 99.3
2022 409 36.3 11.2 99.3
2023 420 44.4 9.4 100
2024 410 46.4 8.8 100

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 Rhoads James School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 661 32.0 20.6 n/a
1989 638 31.0 20.5 n/a
1990 630 34.0 18.5 0
1991 647 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 672 35.0 19.2 n/a
1993 731 36.0 20.3 n/a
1994 738 36.5 20.2 n/a
1995 760 40.0 19.0 n/a
1996 760 40.0 19.0 n/a
1997 771 39.0 19.8 n/a
1998 752 40.0 18.8 n/a
1999 702 38.0 18.5 n/a
2000 659 38.0 17.3 93.9
2001 628 39.0 16.1 97
2002 515 30.0 17.2 97.1
2003 515 30.0 17.2 97.1
2004 524 31.1 16.8 99.4
2005 482 26.2 18.4 99.4
2006 463 27.3 17.0 95.7
2007 517 29.3 17.6 95.4
2008 487 29.5 16.5 95.7
2009 523 30.3 17.2 99.4
2010 578 35.1 16.4 101.6
2011 622 33.0 18.8 99.5
2012 597 34.1 17.5 99.5
2013 590 27.7 21.2 99.5
2014 597 30.0 19.8 99.5
2015 570 32.0 17.8 99.5
2016 489 29.0 16.8 100
2017 561 30.2 18.5 99.8
2018 522 27.4 19.0 100
2019 508 34.7 14.6 99.8
2020 456 35.8 12.7 100
2021 439 31.2 14.0 99.3
2022 409 36.3 11.2 99.3
2023 420 44.4 9.4 100
2024 410 46.4 8.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rhoads James School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,321 (16.5%) $11,766 (83.5%) $14,086
2020 $2,847 (17.2%) $13,753 (82.8%) $16,600
2021 $4,623 (25.5%) $13,539 (74.5%) $18,162
2022 $10,095 (45.0%) $12,358 (55.0%) $22,454

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1461st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1441st of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.7%
Ranks 875th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 825th of 893 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rhoads James School)21.34.2
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)27.814.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rhoads James School)5.715.2
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rhoads James School)51.443.4
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)31.517.4
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Rhoads James School)010
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)4.716.7
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Rhoads James School)00
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)21.619.1
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Rhoads James School)04
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)26.528
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Rhoads James School)00
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Rhoads James School)4.521.1
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)6.815.8
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Rhoads James School)5.55.5
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rhoads James School)25.333.4
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rhoads James School)19.818.9
 0.9%
   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 Students508420
 17.3%
African American489400
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Rhoads James School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended Rhoads James School.

Students who attend Rhoads James School usually go on to attend:

High : Overbrook High School

Students at Rhoads James School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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