Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Blankenburg Rudolph School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA that serves grades PK-8, with 244 students. The school 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. Blankenburg Rudolph School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blankenburg Rudolph School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state on standardized tests, with only 2.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 1.5% to 5.9%, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Blankenburg Rudolph School serves a student population that is 100% economically disadvantaged, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,399 to $23,872, the school's academic performance remains poor.

The schools closest to Blankenburg Rudolph School, such as Washington Martha School, Locke Alain School, and Rhoads James School, also perform poorly on standardized tests and have high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. However, these schools generally outperform Blankenburg Rudolph School. The charter schools in the area, such as KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School, Inquiry Charter School, and Discovery Charter School, tend to have higher academic performance and lower dropout rates compared to Blankenburg Rudolph School and the other traditional public schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4600 W Girard Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19131-4629


(215) 400-7280

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1450th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,872 Help


Students who attend Blankenburg Rudolph School usually attend:

High:    Overbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.6%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Blankenburg Rudolph School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 109th 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 5.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Blankenburg Rudolph School ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.63. (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 (3.9%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blankenburg Rudolph School is 9.8, which is the 23rd 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 Blankenburg Rudolph School is $23,872, which is the 16th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blankenburg Rudolph School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blankenburg Rudolph School 1450th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Blankenburg Rudolph School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Blankenburg Rudolph School 883rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Blankenburg Rudolph 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 Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.74 1234th 1302 5.2%
2004 4.89 1212th 1308 7.3%
2005 6.43 1211th 1299 6.8%
2006 8.79 1429th 1545 7.5%
2007 3.77 1493rd 1555 4.0%
2008 6.26 1475th 1551 4.9%
2009 7.06 1468th 1549 5.2%
2010 9.08 1486th 1579 5.9%
2011 13.22 1452nd 1597 9.1%
2012 3.96 1532nd 1599 4.2%
2013 1.73 1475th 1519 2.9%
2014 1.34 1430th 1467 2.5%
2015 3.42 1428th 1474 3.1%
2016 2.37 1532nd 1554 1.4%
2017 2.21 1526th 1547 1.4%
2018 1.75 1525th 1530 0.3%
2019 2.76 1512th 1544 2.1%
2022 4.69 1478th 1534 3.7%
2023 6.98 1424th 1534 7.2%
2024 5.52 1450th 1526 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.00 1308th 1414 7.5%
2024 8.02 1359th 1432 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.78 1462nd 1488 1.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.27 1406th 1495 6.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.18 292nd 437 33.2%
2024 24.03 366th 437 16.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.31 687th 736 6.7%
2007 4.57 717th 749 4.3%
2008 7.66 698th 753 7.3%
2009 8.50 711th 770 7.7%
2010 8.40 750th 805 6.8%
2011 17.22 719th 825 12.8%
2012 12.34 741st 834 11.2%
2013 3.41 711th 758 6.2%
2014 2.13 698th 728 4.1%
2015 5.67 791st 835 5.3%
2016 4.39 841st 870 3.3%
2017 4.41 857th 877 2.3%
2018 4.55 833rd 861 3.3%
2019 3.79 879th 891 1.3%
2022 8.01 826th 883 6.5%
2023 5.58 878th 893 1.7%
2024 4.63 883rd 891 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.05 858th 874 1.8%
2024 5.29 869th 877 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.81 851st 860 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.12 672nd 672 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.06 863rd 870 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Blankenburg Rudolph School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.33 396th 421 5.9%
2024 14.16 397th 408 2.7%
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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 Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 507 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 3 435 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 5 442 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 6 452 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 5 460 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 4 472 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 2 457 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 2 431 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 2 431 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 3 450 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 4 434 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 4 448 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 3 418 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 1 426 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 1 334 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 1 334 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 2 317 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 0 352 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 1 327 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2007 3 424 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 1 431 0 2 1 n/a n/a 1 436
2009 1 405 1 3 1 n/a n/a 1 412
2010 1 413 1 3 1 n/a n/a 3 422
2011 1 388 0 3 1 0 8 0 401
2012 1 437 0 4 1 0 1 0 444
2013 2 444 0 6 0 0 7 0 459
2014 3 516 0 5 0 0 11 0 535
2015 2 481 0 10 1 0 15 0 509
2016 5 484 0 7 0 0 21 0 517
2017 5 473 0 8 0 0 27 0 513
2018 6 410 0 10 0 0 27 0 453
2019 6 413 0 11 1 0 12 0 443
2020 5 391 1 9 1 0 10 0 417
2021 4 332 0 9 0 0 7 0 352
2022 0 300 1 17 0 0 8 0 326
2023 0 231 1 8 1 0 3 0 244
2024 1 243 0 10 1 0 2 0 257

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 Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 27.0 18.9 n/a
1989 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
1990 453 24.0 18.8 0
1991 461 26.0 17.7 n/a
1992 468 23.0 20.3 n/a
1993 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
1994 461 23.0 20.0 n/a
1995 436 23.0 19.0 n/a
1996 436 23.0 19.0 n/a
1997 455 24.0 19.0 n/a
1998 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1999 454 22.0 20.6 n/a
2000 422 25.5 16.5 86.7
2001 436 28.0 15.6 89.9
2002 350 21.0 16.7 90.6
2003 350 21.0 16.7 90.6
2004 332 22.6 14.7 99.1
2005 363 21.1 17.2 87.3
2006 338 26.2 12.9 90.8
2007 442 24.1 18.3 83.3
2008 436 26.1 16.7 87.4
2009 412 25.1 16.4 88.1
2010 422 27.1 15.5 92.6
2011 401 27.1 14.7 90.3
2012 444 27.0 16.4 93.2
2013 459 30.4 15.0 92.8
2014 535 30.0 17.8 93.6
2015 509 30.0 16.9 99.4
2016 517 25.0 20.6 100
2017 513 29.0 17.6 100
2018 453 24.7 18.3 100
2019 443 36.7 12.0 99.5
2020 417 32.7 12.7 100
2021 352 30.5 11.5 99.1
2022 326 30.7 10.6 99.1
2023 244 31.1 7.8 100
2024 257 26.0 9.8 100

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 Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 27.0 18.9 n/a
1989 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
1990 453 24.0 18.8 0
1991 461 26.0 17.7 n/a
1992 468 23.0 20.3 n/a
1993 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
1994 461 23.0 20.0 n/a
1995 436 23.0 19.0 n/a
1996 436 23.0 19.0 n/a
1997 455 24.0 19.0 n/a
1998 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1999 454 22.0 20.6 n/a
2000 422 25.5 16.5 86.7
2001 436 28.0 15.6 89.9
2002 350 21.0 16.7 90.6
2003 350 21.0 16.7 90.6
2004 332 22.6 14.7 99.1
2005 363 21.1 17.2 87.3
2006 338 26.2 12.9 90.8
2007 442 24.1 18.3 83.3
2008 436 26.1 16.7 87.4
2009 412 25.1 16.4 88.1
2010 422 27.1 15.5 92.6
2011 401 27.1 14.7 90.3
2012 444 27.0 16.4 93.2
2013 459 30.4 15.0 92.8
2014 535 30.0 17.8 93.6
2015 509 30.0 16.9 99.4
2016 517 25.0 20.6 100
2017 513 29.0 17.6 100
2018 453 24.7 18.3 100
2019 443 36.7 12.0 99.5
2020 417 32.7 12.7 100
2021 352 30.5 11.5 99.1
2022 326 30.7 10.6 99.1
2023 244 31.1 7.8 100
2024 257 26.0 9.8 100

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 Blankenburg Rudolph School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,711 (17.6%) $12,688 (82.4%) $15,399
2020 $2,755 (17.1%) $13,342 (82.9%) $16,097
2021 $4,490 (25.9%) $12,835 (74.1%) $17,325
2022 $11,570 (48.5%) $12,303 (51.5%) $23,872

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blankenburg Rudolph School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1512th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1424th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.1%
Ranks 879th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 878th of 893 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)6.112
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)3.220.8
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)6.715.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Blankenburg Rudolph School)31.844
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)9.128
 18.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)4.53.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)22.717.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)00
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)11.19.1
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)3.20
 3.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)19.411.5
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)00
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Blankenburg Rudolph School)6.521.2
 14.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)12.915.2
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Blankenburg Rudolph School)3.64.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Blankenburg Rudolph School)21.431
 9.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blankenburg Rudolph School)13.416.6
 3.2%
   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 Students443244
 44.9%
African American413231
 44.1%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White60
 100%
Two or More Races123
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%


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Students at Blankenburg Rudolph School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Blankenburg Rudolph School usually go on to attend:

High : Overbrook High School

Blankenburg Rudolph School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Blankenburg Rudolph School.


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