Stanton Edwin Middle School

Summary:

Stanton Edwin Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with 322 students. Despite its location in Philadelphia, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 1066 out of 1526 schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanton Edwin Middle School significantly underperforms the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels, with particularly low Math proficiency rates ranging from 3.3% in 7th grade to 39.5% in 3rd grade. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 1.6% to 5.9%, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Stanton Edwin serves a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Fanny Jackson Coppin School and Greenfield Albert Middle School, Stanton Edwin Middle School generally underperforms in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. While the school's African American students perform relatively better than the overall school performance, the low-socioeconomic status students continue to struggle. Despite the higher per-student spending at Stanton Edwin Middle School, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1700 Christian St
       Philadelphia, PA  19146-1908


(215) 400-7960

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1066th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,342 Help


Students who attend Stanton Edwin Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Philadelphia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.6%
White:
16.4%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Stanton Edwin Middle School ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 30th 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 35.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stanton Edwin Middle School ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.85. (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 (66.6%), White (16.4%), Hispanic (7.5%). (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 Stanton Edwin Middle School is 12.4. 82 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 Stanton Edwin Middle School is $20,342. 77 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stanton Edwin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Edwin Middle School 1066th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Stanton Edwin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Edwin Middle School 614th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Stanton Edwin 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 Stanton Edwin Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.48 1296th 1302 0.5%
2004 1.22 1264th 1308 3.4%
2005 3.92 1230th 1299 5.3%
2006 27.72 1275th 1545 17.5%
2007 35.40 1201st 1555 22.8%
2008 46.51 1049th 1551 32.4%
2009 51.57 941st 1549 39.3%
2010 46.14 1086th 1579 31.2%
2011 43.12 1161st 1597 27.3%
2012 20.07 1369th 1599 14.4%
2013 13.35 1322nd 1519 13.0%
2014 3.93 1377th 1467 6.1%
2015 9.70 1307th 1474 11.3%
2016 5.31 1456th 1554 6.3%
2017 13.16 1323rd 1547 14.5%
2018 7.63 1391st 1530 9.1%
2019 11.07 1347th 1544 12.8%
2021 7.53 1296th 1433 9.6%
2022 19.20 1218th 1534 20.6%
2023 33.55 1095th 1534 28.6%
2024 35.21 1066th 1526 30.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.49 1018th 1414 28.0%
2024 33.21 1039th 1432 27.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.64 1004th 1488 32.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.98 1017th 1495 32.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.81 110th 437 74.8%
2024 57.88 148th 437 66.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stanton Edwin Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.07 673rd 749 10.1%
2008 25.61 620th 753 17.7%
2009 38.00 569th 770 26.1%
2010 43.76 558th 805 30.7%
2011 55.98 450th 825 45.5%
2012 60.71 403rd 834 51.7%
2013 33.04 576th 758 24.0%
2014 20.09 603rd 728 17.2%
2015 16.77 668th 835 20.0%
2016 16.21 701st 870 19.4%
2017 14.15 728th 877 17.0%
2018 12.26 735th 861 14.6%
2019 27.10 642nd 891 27.9%
2022 21.74 659th 883 25.4%
2023 29.61 623rd 893 30.2%
2024 30.85 614th 891 31.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.25 555th 874 36.5%
2024 35.41 590th 877 32.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.11 564th 860 34.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.49 564th 870 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Stanton Edwin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.84 112th 421 73.4%
2024 55.04 149th 408 63.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Stanton Edwin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 283 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1989 0 236 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1990 6 224 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1991 6 209 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1992 4 232 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 4 302 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 2 326 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 0 337 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 0 337 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 1 358 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 0 403 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 0 389 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 0 331 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 0 321 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 1 165 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2003 1 165 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2004 0 137 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2005 1 150 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2006 3 151 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 4 210 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2008 3 218 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2009 6 224 3 9 0 n/a n/a 1 243
2010 5 198 2 11 0 n/a n/a 6 222
2011 4 218 1 14 1 0 6 0 244
2012 2 221 3 13 1 0 12 0 252
2013 5 241 7 12 2 0 11 0 278
2014 5 272 7 15 2 0 22 0 323
2015 8 282 5 9 2 0 24 0 330
2016 8 287 7 10 3 0 28 0 343
2017 15 227 4 8 1 0 23 0 278
2018 9 220 8 14 1 0 17 0 269
2019 21 247 6 24 0 1 27 0 326
2020 22 242 11 21 1 1 24 0 322
2021 31 233 8 22 4 2 14 0 314
2022 33 227 11 19 4 2 16 0 312
2023 46 215 12 25 4 3 17 0 322
2024 48 195 7 22 4 2 15 0 293

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 Stanton Edwin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 21.0 13.4 n/a
1989 236 17.0 13.8 n/a
1990 236 17.0 13.8 0
1991 224 17.0 13.1 n/a
1992 243 17.0 14.2 n/a
1993 311 16.0 19.4 n/a
1994 334 18.0 18.6 n/a
1995 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1996 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1997 364 19.0 19.2 n/a
1998 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
1999 391 24.0 16.3 n/a
2000 335 26.0 12.9 97
2001 324 22.0 14.7 96.9
2002 170 13.0 13.1 98.2
2003 170 13.0 13.1 98.2
2004 146 16.0 9.1 97.9
2005 160 15.0 10.7 98.1
2006 161 14.0 11.5 98.1
2007 226 15.0 15.1 82.7
2008 231 18.0 12.8 81.4
2009 243 17.0 14.3 83.5
2010 222 18.0 12.3 95.8
2011 244 19.0 12.8 91.8
2012 252 15.6 16.1 92.1
2013 278 18.0 15.4 92.8
2014 323 20.4 15.7 94.7
2015 330 19.0 17.3 98.2
2016 343 21.0 16.3 100
2017 278 18.3 15.1 100
2018 269 18.9 14.2 100
2019 326 22.1 14.7 100
2020 322 23.3 13.8 100
2021 314 21.9 14.3 99
2022 312 22.5 13.8 99
2023 322 24.2 13.3 100
2024 293 23.6 12.4 100

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 Stanton Edwin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 21.0 13.4 n/a
1989 236 17.0 13.8 n/a
1990 236 17.0 13.8 0
1991 224 17.0 13.1 n/a
1992 243 17.0 14.2 n/a
1993 311 16.0 19.4 n/a
1994 334 18.0 18.6 n/a
1995 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1996 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1997 364 19.0 19.2 n/a
1998 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
1999 391 24.0 16.3 n/a
2000 335 26.0 12.9 97
2001 324 22.0 14.7 96.9
2002 170 13.0 13.1 98.2
2003 170 13.0 13.1 98.2
2004 146 16.0 9.1 97.9
2005 160 15.0 10.7 98.1
2006 161 14.0 11.5 98.1
2007 226 15.0 15.1 82.7
2008 231 18.0 12.8 81.4
2009 243 17.0 14.3 83.5
2010 222 18.0 12.3 95.8
2011 244 19.0 12.8 91.8
2012 252 15.6 16.1 92.1
2013 278 18.0 15.4 92.8
2014 323 20.4 15.7 94.7
2015 330 19.0 17.3 98.2
2016 343 21.0 16.3 100
2017 278 18.3 15.1 100
2018 269 18.9 14.2 100
2019 326 22.1 14.7 100
2020 322 23.3 13.8 100
2021 314 21.9 14.3 99
2022 312 22.5 13.8 99
2023 322 24.2 13.3 100
2024 293 23.6 12.4 100

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 Stanton Edwin Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,375 (16.7%) $11,846 (83.3%) $14,221
2020 $1,915 (11.9%) $14,168 (88.1%) $16,083
2021 $3,597 (21.5%) $13,150 (78.5%) $16,747
2022 $10,355 (50.9%) $9,987 (49.1%) $20,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanton Edwin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1347th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1095th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.9%
Ranks 642nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 623rd of 893 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)16.745.9
 29.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)20.850
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)17.231.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Stanton Edwin Middle School)55.163.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)34.536.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)16.213.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)33.348.3
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)16.718.7
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)37.553.1
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)2514.3
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)55.528.6
 26.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)10.74
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Stanton Edwin Middle School)2540
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)53.644
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Stanton Edwin Middle School)16.721.9
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Stanton Edwin Middle School)40.354
 13.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stanton Edwin Middle School)38.443.8
 5.4%
   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 Students326322
 1.2%
African American247215
 13%
American Indian04
Asian612
 100%
Hispanic2425
 4.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White2146
 119%
Two or More Races2717
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Stanton Edwin Middle School are 67% African American, 16% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Stanton Edwin Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : South Philadelphia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Stanton Edwin Middle School.

Stanton Edwin Middle School ranks 1066th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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