Sheppard Isaac School

Summary:

Sheppard Isaac School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades KG-4 with a total enrollment of 140 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.

Sheppard Isaac School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts that are significantly lower than the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.4% of Sheppard Isaac students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of Hispanic students and students with disabilities.

While the nearby schools, such as Brown Henry A School, Potter-Thomas School, and Munoz-Marin Luis, also perform poorly compared to the state averages, they generally outperform Sheppard Isaac School in academic proficiency rates. Additionally, Sheppard Isaac School has consistently been one of the lowest-performing schools in Pennsylvania, with no significant improvement in its rankings or proficiency rates over the past 10 years, despite relatively high per-student spending.


Detail:

Public K-4

 120 W Cambria St
       Philadelphia, PA  19133-4132


(215) 400-7070

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1417th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,656 Help


Students who attend Sheppard Isaac School usually attend:

High:    Edison High School/Fareira Skills

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  133

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.0%
African American:
10.5%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sheppard Isaac School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 96th 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 7.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sheppard Isaac School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Philadelphia City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88%), African American (10.5%), Asian (0.8%). (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 Sheppard Isaac School is 7.7, which is the 2nd 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 Sheppard Isaac School is $30,656, which is the highest among 148 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheppard Isaac School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheppard Isaac School 1417th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sheppard Isaac 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 Sheppard Isaac School

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Rank History for all students at Sheppard Isaac School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.44 1542nd 1545 0.2%
2007 0.27 1554th 1555 0.1%
2008 0.25 1549th 1551 0.1%
2009 0.04 1549th 1549 0.0%
2010 1.93 1556th 1579 1.5%
2011 7.02 1521st 1597 4.8%
2012 4.74 1516th 1599 5.2%
2013 2.12 1465th 1519 3.6%
2014 3.13 1390th 1467 5.2%
2015 2.65 1454th 1474 1.4%
2016 6.40 1434th 1554 7.7%
2017 5.65 1443rd 1547 6.7%
2018 1.35 1530th 1530 0.0%
2019 2.52 1521st 1544 1.5%
2022 3.12 1531st 1534 0.2%
2023 4.96 1474th 1534 3.9%
2024 7.07 1417th 1526 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheppard Isaac School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.39 1352nd 1414 4.4%
2024 11.42 1304th 1432 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sheppard Isaac School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.77 1345th 1488 9.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sheppard Isaac School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.50 1080th 1084 0.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sheppard Isaac School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.79 398th 432 7.9%
2024 22.90 372nd 454 18.1%
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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 Sheppard Isaac School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 15 16 2 489 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1989 16 22 2 521 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 12 19 3 495 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1991 11 23 0 475 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 11 28 0 501 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 3 33 0 486 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 8 38 0 513 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 9 32 0 451 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 9 32 0 451 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 9 28 0 447 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 6 21 0 400 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 10 33 0 425 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 10 32 0 403 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 3 29 0 418 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 3 22 0 341 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 3 22 0 341 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 6 24 1 345 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 6 15 0 340 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 9 13 0 312 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 3 28 0 299 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 1 20 0 263 0 n/a n/a 4 288
2009 2 18 0 234 0 n/a n/a 3 257
2010 3 16 1 231 0 n/a n/a 2 253
2011 1 22 1 260 0 0 4 0 288
2012 16 20 1 239 0 0 6 0 282
2013 10 21 1 229 0 0 9 0 270
2014 12 23 2 218 0 0 7 0 262
2015 5 22 1 195 0 0 14 0 237
2016 4 16 1 192 0 0 10 0 223
2017 3 11 1 155 0 0 15 0 185
2018 5 17 0 136 0 0 10 0 168
2019 2 18 0 138 0 0 10 0 168
2020 4 27 0 131 0 0 2 0 164
2021 4 30 0 136 0 0 3 0 173
2022 1 21 0 122 0 0 3 0 147
2023 2 14 0 122 0 0 2 0 140
2024 0 14 1 117 0 0 1 0 133

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 Sheppard Isaac School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 28.0 18.6 n/a
1989 561 27.0 20.7 n/a
1990 529 27.0 19.5 0
1991 509 28.0 18.1 n/a
1992 540 28.0 19.2 n/a
1993 523 24.8 21.1 n/a
1994 559 26.0 21.5 n/a
1995 493 28.0 17.6 n/a
1996 493 28.0 17.6 n/a
1997 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
1998 427 24.0 17.8 n/a
1999 468 21.0 22.3 n/a
2000 446 29.5 15.1 80
2001 450 31.0 14.5 80.7
2002 366 30.0 12.2 97.3
2003 366 30.0 12.2 97.3
2004 376 26.0 14.5 99.2
2005 361 25.0 14.4 98.6
2006 334 23.0 14.5 98.5
2007 330 20.0 16.5 99.1
2008 288 20.0 14.4 97.2
2009 257 20.0 12.9 100
2010 253 22.0 11.5 99.6
2011 288 21.8 13.1 99
2012 282 20.4 13.8 98.9
2013 270 21.0 12.8 98.9
2014 262 19.5 13.4 98.9
2015 237 17.0 13.9 98.7
2016 223 16.0 13.9 100
2017 185 16.5 11.2 99.5
2018 168 12.1 13.8 100
2019 168 14.1 11.9 100
2020 164 15.6 10.5 100
2021 173 16.1 10.7 98.3
2022 147 20.0 7.3 98
2023 140 15.1 9.2 100
2024 133 17.1 7.7 100

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 Sheppard Isaac School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 28.0 18.6 n/a
1989 561 27.0 20.7 n/a
1990 529 27.0 19.5 0
1991 509 28.0 18.1 n/a
1992 540 28.0 19.2 n/a
1993 523 24.8 21.1 n/a
1994 559 26.0 21.5 n/a
1995 493 28.0 17.6 n/a
1996 493 28.0 17.6 n/a
1997 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
1998 427 24.0 17.8 n/a
1999 468 21.0 22.3 n/a
2000 446 29.5 15.1 80
2001 450 31.0 14.5 80.7
2002 366 30.0 12.2 97.3
2003 366 30.0 12.2 97.3
2004 376 26.0 14.5 99.2
2005 361 25.0 14.4 98.6
2006 334 23.0 14.5 98.5
2007 330 20.0 16.5 99.1
2008 288 20.0 14.4 97.2
2009 257 20.0 12.9 100
2010 253 22.0 11.5 99.6
2011 288 21.8 13.1 99
2012 282 20.4 13.8 98.9
2013 270 21.0 12.8 98.9
2014 262 19.5 13.4 98.9
2015 237 17.0 13.9 98.7
2016 223 16.0 13.9 100
2017 185 16.5 11.2 99.5
2018 168 12.1 13.8 100
2019 168 14.1 11.9 100
2020 164 15.6 10.5 100
2021 173 16.1 10.7 98.3
2022 147 20.0 7.3 98
2023 140 15.1 9.2 100
2024 133 17.1 7.7 100

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 Sheppard Isaac School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,431 (24.3%) $13,796 (75.7%) $18,227
2020 $5,392 (27.9%) $13,962 (72.1%) $19,354
2021 $5,967 (30.4%) $13,647 (69.6%) $19,615
2022 $16,449 (53.7%) $14,207 (46.3%) $30,656

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheppard Isaac School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1521st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1474th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sheppard Isaac School)811.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheppard Isaac School)167.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sheppard Isaac School)6.77.7
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sheppard Isaac School)43.346.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheppard Isaac School)16.711.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Sheppard Isaac School)7.39.4
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sheppard Isaac School)43.346.2
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sheppard Isaac School)16.49.3
 7.1%
   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 Students168140
 16.7%
African American1814
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic138122
 11.6%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races102
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheppard Isaac School

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended Sheppard Isaac School.

Students at Sheppard Isaac School are 88% Hispanic, 11% African American.

Sheppard Isaac School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Sheppard Isaac School usually go on to attend:

High : Edison High School/Fareira Skills


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