Taggart John High School

Summary:

Taggart John High School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with 538 students. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Taggart John High School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state on PSSA assessments, with only 26.1% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also has relatively high dropout rates and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Southwark School, Jenks Abram School, and Fanny Jackson Coppin School, which are nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, have higher proficiency rates on PSSA assessments and better overall rankings from SchoolDigger. Despite the high spending per student at Taggart John High School, ranging from $14,118 to $17,467 in recent years, the resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.

One interesting finding is that the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform better than the overall student population, with a 3-star and 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. However, the school's Asian and Hispanic students perform significantly worse than their peers statewide. Addressing the underlying issues at Taggart John High School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instruction, supporting students' social-emotional needs, and engaging the broader community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 400 W Porter St
       Philadelphia, PA  19148-3921


(215) 400-8290

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1131st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,467 Help


Students who attend Taggart John High School usually attend:

High:    Furness Horace High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
44.8%
Hispanic:
35.5%
African American:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Taggart John High School ranks worse than 74.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 36th 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 27.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Taggart John High School ranks worse than 67.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.51. (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: Asian (44.8%), Hispanic (35.5%), African American (8.4%). (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 Taggart John High School is 13.3. 99 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Taggart John High School employs 39.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taggart John High School is $17,467. 126 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taggart John High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taggart John High School 1131st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Taggart John High School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Taggart John High School 602nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Taggart John High 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 Taggart John High School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.18 1176th 1302 9.7%
2004 12.43 1146th 1308 12.4%
2005 4.26 1225th 1299 5.7%
2006 8.58 1431st 1545 7.4%
2007 18.65 1363rd 1555 12.3%
2008 13.68 1400th 1551 9.7%
2009 10.27 1432nd 1549 7.6%
2010 13.70 1429th 1579 9.5%
2011 9.17 1500th 1597 6.1%
2012 10.47 1448th 1599 9.4%
2013 6.72 1391st 1519 8.4%
2014 3.60 1383rd 1467 5.7%
2015 8.86 1317th 1474 10.7%
2016 9.87 1369th 1554 11.9%
2017 10.67 1348th 1547 12.9%
2018 8.15 1384th 1530 9.5%
2019 12.80 1323rd 1544 14.3%
2021 6.70 1315th 1433 8.2%
2022 23.61 1186th 1534 22.7%
2023 29.66 1128th 1534 26.5%
2024 27.51 1131st 1526 25.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.33 50th 196 74.5%
2024 54.02 83rd 200 58.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.12 969th 1414 31.5%
2024 36.77 989th 1432 30.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.56 1098th 1488 26.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.47 1128th 1495 24.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.18 145th 160 9.4%
2024 15.29 152nd 168 9.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.17 372nd 432 13.9%
2024 29.69 334th 454 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Taggart John High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.58 601st 643 6.5%
2004 16.35 575th 663 13.3%
2005 4.10 649th 687 5.5%
2006 20.85 621st 736 15.6%
2007 35.69 556th 749 25.8%
2008 29.69 593rd 753 21.2%
2009 33.10 601st 770 21.9%
2010 23.32 671st 805 16.6%
2011 12.58 739th 825 10.4%
2012 21.05 692nd 834 17.0%
2013 10.22 664th 758 12.4%
2014 5.90 664th 728 8.8%
2015 11.53 717th 835 14.1%
2016 11.01 746th 870 14.3%
2017 11.38 746th 877 14.9%
2018 16.01 708th 861 17.8%
2019 11.95 761st 891 14.6%
2021 14.03 674th 797 15.4%
2022 15.77 719th 883 18.6%
2023 23.09 666th 893 25.4%
2024 32.51 602nd 891 32.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.08 64th 143 55.2%
2024 55.62 43rd 150 71.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.62 651st 874 25.5%
2024 39.43 546th 877 37.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.46 619th 860 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.49 570th 870 34.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.14 133rd 144 7.6%
2024 14.21 127th 145 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Taggart John High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.42 337th 362 6.9%
2024 23.02 294th 362 18.8%
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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.

Taggart John High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Taggart John High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 312 203 37 30 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1989 332 256 54 30 2 n/a n/a 0 674
1990 344 214 57 21 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 288 209 78 31 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 313 169 72 31 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 344 155 72 43 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 342 159 79 41 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 342 182 101 40 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1996 342 182 101 40 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1997 309 180 118 40 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 295 196 122 31 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 252 216 133 31 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 245 236 147 31 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 235 246 154 23 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 199 229 172 33 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 199 229 172 33 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 177 213 188 29 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 161 196 180 33 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 114 196 209 43 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 101 142 188 40 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 84 106 196 42 n/a n/a n/a 16 444
2009 69 112 176 39 0 n/a n/a 17 413
2010 67 97 208 60 0 n/a n/a 21 453
2011 75 107 235 68 1 0 28 0 514
2012 73 109 244 66 2 0 34 0 528
2013 58 99 231 70 1 0 41 0 500
2014 66 89 232 64 1 0 51 0 503
2015 48 87 231 51 0 0 46 0 463
2016 48 77 252 57 0 2 58 0 494
2017 42 69 248 67 0 1 65 0 492
2018 34 59 242 80 0 0 65 0 480
2019 28 64 263 99 0 0 44 0 498
2020 21 55 267 132 0 0 29 0 504
2021 27 48 271 137 1 0 28 0 512
2022 27 50 246 143 0 0 29 0 495
2023 26 50 259 172 0 0 31 0 538
2024 30 44 235 186 0 0 29 0 524

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 Taggart John High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 32.0 18.1 n/a
1989 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
1990 636 36.0 17.6 0
1991 607 33.0 18.3 n/a
1992 587 33.0 17.7 n/a
1993 616 35.0 17.6 n/a
1994 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
1995 666 40.0 16.7 n/a
1996 666 40.0 16.7 n/a
1997 648 39.0 16.6 n/a
1998 645 37.0 17.4 n/a
1999 633 37.0 17.1 n/a
2000 659 40.0 16.5 86.8
2001 658 39.5 16.7 86.5
2002 633 34.0 18.6 86.9
2003 633 34.0 18.6 86.9
2004 607 35.0 17.3 88.6
2005 570 33.0 17.3 96.5
2006 562 36.0 15.6 86.8
2007 471 34.0 13.9 87
2008 444 34.0 13.1 85
2009 413 32.0 12.9 86.6
2010 453 39.2 11.5 96.8
2011 514 36.2 14.1 92.2
2012 528 37.0 14.2 93.2
2013 500 30.1 16.6 92.6
2014 503 30.1 16.7 93.6
2015 463 32.0 14.4 99.4
2016 494 23.0 21.4 100
2017 492 33.4 14.7 99.4
2018 480 33.1 14.4 99.8
2019 498 35.6 13.9 100
2020 504 32.8 15.3 100
2021 512 37.9 13.4 99.4
2022 495 35.0 14.1 99.4
2023 538 40.2 13.3 100
2024 524 39.3 13.3 100

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 Taggart John High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 32.0 18.1 n/a
1989 674 33.0 20.4 n/a
1990 636 36.0 17.6 0
1991 607 33.0 18.3 n/a
1992 587 33.0 17.7 n/a
1993 616 35.0 17.6 n/a
1994 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
1995 666 40.0 16.7 n/a
1996 666 40.0 16.7 n/a
1997 648 39.0 16.6 n/a
1998 645 37.0 17.4 n/a
1999 633 37.0 17.1 n/a
2000 659 40.0 16.5 86.8
2001 658 39.5 16.7 86.5
2002 633 34.0 18.6 86.9
2003 633 34.0 18.6 86.9
2004 607 35.0 17.3 88.6
2005 570 33.0 17.3 96.5
2006 562 36.0 15.6 86.8
2007 471 34.0 13.9 87
2008 444 34.0 13.1 85
2009 413 32.0 12.9 86.6
2010 453 39.2 11.5 96.8
2011 514 36.2 14.1 92.2
2012 528 37.0 14.2 93.2
2013 500 30.1 16.6 92.6
2014 503 30.1 16.7 93.6
2015 463 32.0 14.4 99.4
2016 494 23.0 21.4 100
2017 492 33.4 14.7 99.4
2018 480 33.1 14.4 99.8
2019 498 35.6 13.9 100
2020 504 32.8 15.3 100
2021 512 37.9 13.4 99.4
2022 495 35.0 14.1 99.4
2023 538 40.2 13.3 100
2024 524 39.3 13.3 100

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 Taggart John High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,036 (14.4%) $12,083 (85.6%) $14,118
2020 $2,104 (14.7%) $12,220 (85.3%) $14,324
2021 $3,408 (22.3%) $11,903 (77.7%) $15,311
2022 $8,363 (47.9%) $9,104 (52.1%) $17,467

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Taggart John High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1323rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1128th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.2%
Ranks 761st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 666th of 893 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Taggart John High School)17.625.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)19.632.6
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Taggart John High School)1434.1
 20.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Taggart John High School)33.347.8
 14.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)25.627.9
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Taggart John High School)36.138.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)52.847.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Taggart John High School)9.128.3
 19.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)36.345.2
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Taggart John High School)10.211.8
 1.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)42.828.8
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Taggart John High School)4.911.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Taggart John High School)1726.6
 9.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)12.224.4
 12.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Taggart John High School)1524.5
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Taggart John High School)25.337
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Taggart John High School)30.834.7
 3.9%
   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 Students498538
 8%
African American6450
 21.9%
American Indian00
Asian263259
 1.5%
Hispanic99172
 73.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2826
 7.1%
Two or More Races4431
 29.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Taggart John High School usually go on to attend:

High : Furness Horace High School

Taggart John High School ranks 1131st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Taggart John High School.

Students at Taggart John High School are 45% Asian, 35% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% White, 6% Two or more races.


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