Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with a student population of 232 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly African American, making up 91.38% of the student population, with Hispanic students comprising 6.47% and other racial groups making up the remaining 2.15%.

Despite increased funding and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School has consistently struggled to improve its academic performance, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 7.1% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 20.4% in the Philadelphia City School District. The school's performance is particularly low in the upper grades, with 0% proficiency in Math for grades 6-8.

The school's academic struggles are consistent with the demographics of the surrounding area, as nearby schools also serve predominantly low-income, minority student populations. Compared to these nearby schools, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School generally performs worse on standardized tests, raising questions about educational equity and the distribution of resources within the Philadelphia City School District. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors, as well as a commitment to equity and the equitable distribution of resources.


Detail:

Public K-8

 7501 Woodbine Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19151-2709


(215) 400-7510

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1391st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,615 Help


Students who attend Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School usually attend:

High:    Overbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.4%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Compare Details Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 80th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School ranks worse than 93.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.86. (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 (91.4%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School is 13.4. 88 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School is $19,615. 92 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School 1391st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School 832nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.03 1164th 1302 10.6%
2004 4.32 1218th 1308 6.9%
2005 10.81 1175th 1299 9.5%
2006 9.08 1426th 1545 7.7%
2007 15.60 1389th 1555 10.7%
2008 11.61 1420th 1551 8.4%
2009 10.62 1430th 1549 7.7%
2010 9.99 1475th 1579 6.6%
2011 10.84 1482nd 1597 7.2%
2012 11.86 1436th 1599 10.2%
2013 11.02 1343rd 1519 11.6%
2014 7.28 1333rd 1467 9.1%
2015 7.08 1353rd 1474 8.2%
2016 2.67 1520th 1554 2.2%
2017 3.16 1497th 1547 3.2%
2018 5.19 1439th 1530 5.9%
2019 3.21 1502nd 1544 2.7%
2022 6.21 1438th 1534 6.3%
2023 8.17 1391st 1534 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.31 1272nd 1414 10.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.86 246th 437 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.37 755th 877 13.9%
2018 15.09 714th 861 17.1%
2019 9.36 792nd 891 11.1%
2022 11.04 771st 883 12.7%
2023 7.86 832nd 893 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.99 783rd 874 10.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.28 355th 421 15.7%
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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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 116 564 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1989 94 459 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 111 523 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1991 112 597 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1992 104 634 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1993 83 655 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 72 696 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 64 933 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1006
1996 64 933 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1006
1997 39 888 0 8 3 n/a n/a 0 938
1998 16 870 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 902
1999 15 879 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 913
2000 13 832 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 858
2001 18 859 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 890
2002 19 755 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2003 19 755 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2004 16 706 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2005 21 710 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2006 23 672 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2007 20 620 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2008 18 644 0 10 0 n/a n/a 3 675
2009 13 586 7 7 2 n/a n/a 3 618
2010 11 572 5 10 0 n/a n/a 10 608
2011 11 578 8 13 1 0 19 0 630
2012 8 591 9 11 1 0 26 0 646
2013 8 545 3 17 2 0 34 0 609
2014 5 504 4 12 3 1 31 0 560
2015 6 514 4 8 3 1 26 0 562
2016 5 453 1 10 2 0 28 0 499
2017 4 425 0 12 2 0 29 0 472
2018 6 373 0 6 2 0 20 0 407
2019 6 407 0 10 1 0 13 0 437
2020 9 378 0 17 0 0 16 0 420
2021 7 322 0 16 0 0 7 0 352
2022 3 236 0 16 1 0 6 0 262
2023 2 212 0 15 0 0 3 0 232

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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 37.0 18.7 n/a
1989 563 33.0 17.0 n/a
1990 645 36.0 17.9 0
1991 724 36.0 20.1 n/a
1992 749 39.0 19.2 n/a
1993 749 37.8 19.8 n/a
1994 784 40.0 19.6 n/a
1995 1006 41.0 24.5 n/a
1996 1006 41.0 24.5 n/a
1997 938 42.0 22.3 n/a
1998 902 43.0 21.0 n/a
1999 913 43.0 21.2 n/a
2000 858 44.0 19.5 68.1
2001 890 43.0 20.7 66
2002 783 39.0 20.1 79.8
2003 783 39.0 20.1 79.8
2004 734 36.4 20.2 91.6
2005 740 35.4 20.9 84.5
2006 708 37.4 18.9 80.4
2007 648 32.4 20.0 80.9
2008 675 34.4 19.6 75
2009 618 35.3 17.5 76.6
2010 608 40.4 15.0 101.2
2011 630 35.4 17.7 99.5
2012 646 34.0 19.0 99.5
2013 609 30.6 19.9 99.5
2014 560 32.0 17.4 99.5
2015 562 32.0 17.5 99.5
2016 499 20.0 24.9 100
2017 472 30.0 15.6 99.2
2018 407 30.4 13.3 100
2019 437 28.8 15.1 100
2020 420 28.0 15.0 100
2021 352 29.6 11.8 99.1
2022 262 23.1 11.2 98.9
2023 232 17.3 13.4 98.7

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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 37.0 18.7 n/a
1989 563 33.0 17.0 n/a
1990 645 36.0 17.9 0
1991 724 36.0 20.1 n/a
1992 749 39.0 19.2 n/a
1993 749 37.8 19.8 n/a
1994 784 40.0 19.6 n/a
1995 1006 41.0 24.5 n/a
1996 1006 41.0 24.5 n/a
1997 938 42.0 22.3 n/a
1998 902 43.0 21.0 n/a
1999 913 43.0 21.2 n/a
2000 858 44.0 19.5 68.1
2001 890 43.0 20.7 66
2002 783 39.0 20.1 79.8
2003 783 39.0 20.1 79.8
2004 734 36.4 20.2 91.6
2005 740 35.4 20.9 84.5
2006 708 37.4 18.9 80.4
2007 648 32.4 20.0 80.9
2008 675 34.4 19.6 75
2009 618 35.3 17.5 76.6
2010 608 40.4 15.0 101.2
2011 630 35.4 17.7 99.5
2012 646 34.0 19.0 99.5
2013 609 30.6 19.9 99.5
2014 560 32.0 17.4 99.5
2015 562 32.0 17.5 99.5
2016 499 20.0 24.9 100
2017 472 30.0 15.6 99.2
2018 407 30.4 13.3 100
2019 437 28.8 15.1 100
2020 420 28.0 15.0 100
2021 352 29.6 11.8 99.1
2022 262 23.1 11.2 98.9
2023 232 17.3 13.4 98.7

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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,958 (14.9%) $11,140 (85.1%) $13,098
2020 $1,656 (12.7%) $11,383 (87.3%) $13,039
2021 $3,772 (23.6%) $12,233 (76.4%) $16,005
2022 $9,069 (46.2%) $10,545 (53.8%) $19,615

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1502nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1391st of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%
Ranks 792nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 832nd of 893 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)4.921.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)13.620
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)013.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)25.541.3
 15.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)10.624.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)17.27.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)12.918.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)6.10
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)1624
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)130
 13%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)20.87.7
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)16.70
 16.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)19.411.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)19.428.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)8.57.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)22.927.3
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School)15.122.1
 7%
   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 Students437232
 46.9%
African American407212
 47.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1015
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White62
 66.7%
Two or More Races133
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%98.7%
 1.3%


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Students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School.

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School usually go on to attend:

High : Overbrook High School


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