Decatur Stephen School

Summary:

Decatur Stephen School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 889 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Decatur Stephen School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts that are generally below the state and district averages. The school's Math proficiency rates range from 29.4% to 45%, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 20.4%. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 44.2% to 60.1%, compared to the state average of 53.8% and the district average of 34.2%. Decatur Stephen School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well, while White and Asian students perform significantly worse.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Comly Watson School, Loesche William High School, and Frank Anne School, Decatur Stephen School's academic performance is generally lower. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, Decatur Stephen School's performance is still better than some other nearby schools, such as those in the Bensalem Township School District, which have even lower proficiency rates and rankings. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Decatur Stephen School (around 100%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which likely plays a significant role in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 3500 Academy Rd
       Philadelphia, PA  19154-2047


(215) 400-3050

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
900th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,185 Help


Students who attend Decatur Stephen School usually attend:

High:    Washington George High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  889

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.4%
Hispanic:
16.9%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Decatur Stephen School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 17th 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 48.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Decatur Stephen School ranks better than 66.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.14. (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 Student population at Decatur Stephen School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (16.9%), African American (14.6%). (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 Decatur Stephen School is 14.2. 105 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 Decatur Stephen School is $17,185. 132 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Decatur Stephen School:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Stephen School 900th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Decatur Stephen School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur Stephen School 300th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Decatur Stephen 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 Decatur Stephen School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.08 1227th 1302 5.8%
2004 18.92 1094th 1308 16.4%
2005 39.95 939th 1299 27.7%
2006 23.98 1313th 1545 15.0%
2007 42.36 1105th 1555 28.9%
2008 57.83 796th 1551 48.7%
2009 61.57 713th 1549 54.0%
2010 53.28 945th 1579 40.2%
2011 44.03 1140th 1597 28.6%
2012 35.06 1247th 1599 22.0%
2013 30.03 1205th 1519 20.7%
2014 30.68 1157th 1467 21.1%
2015 34.93 1063rd 1474 27.9%
2016 37.75 1096th 1554 29.5%
2017 31.85 1146th 1547 25.9%
2018 34.94 1109th 1530 27.5%
2019 38.35 1085th 1544 29.7%
2021 41.97 940th 1433 34.4%
2022 48.21 918th 1534 40.2%
2023 48.38 900th 1534 41.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.16 24th 196 87.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.91 499th 1414 64.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.27 682nd 1043 34.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.47 134th 160 16.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.52 68th 437 84.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.60 91st 432 78.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.43 975th 1236 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Decatur Stephen School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 47.21 484th 749 35.4%
2008 63.99 305th 753 59.5%
2009 76.18 152nd 770 80.3%
2010 68.53 265th 805 67.1%
2011 63.02 368th 825 55.4%
2012 43.15 578th 834 30.7%
2013 44.11 512th 758 32.5%
2014 49.29 448th 728 38.5%
2015 47.78 471st 835 43.6%
2016 53.32 456th 870 47.6%
2017 46.02 508th 877 42.1%
2018 48.57 486th 861 43.6%
2019 55.58 439th 891 50.7%
2021 39.35 498th 797 37.5%
2022 52.89 432nd 883 51.1%
2023 65.14 300th 893 66.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.74 5th 143 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.53 226th 874 74.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.58 188th 660 71.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.85 91st 421 78.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.77 42nd 362 88.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Decatur Stephen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.61 291st 681 57.3%
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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.

Decatur Stephen School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 24, 2019

Open Quote My grandchild has attended this school since Kindergarten and is now in the 6th grade the school has been great she is an excellent student Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Open Quote Teachers and staff are excellent, except of one problem: in a morning i am leaving my daughter 15 min early, even when is 35 F cold she has to stay outside , they have to change that.
Thank you for Kindergarten teachers and security they are very friendly . Close Quote



Enrollment information for Decatur Stephen School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 29 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1989 510 14 12 2 5 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 509 19 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 535 27 32 28 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1992 568 56 26 41 4 n/a n/a 0 695
1993 530 132 34 75 5 n/a n/a 0 776
1994 527 135 37 63 5 n/a n/a 0 767
1995 499 143 40 83 3 n/a n/a 0 768
1996 499 143 40 83 3 n/a n/a 0 768
1997 484 215 47 95 3 n/a n/a 0 844
1998 413 163 45 78 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 367 202 47 73 5 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 364 269 53 116 5 n/a n/a 0 807
2001 336 298 51 154 4 n/a n/a 0 843
2002 347 225 29 161 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 347 225 29 161 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 325 188 39 126 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 336 199 43 115 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 386 204 54 150 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2007 437 184 63 142 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2008 497 112 57 99 0 n/a n/a 18 783
2009 511 93 54 102 1 n/a n/a 21 782
2010 551 106 54 98 1 n/a n/a 35 845
2011 583 109 58 103 2 0 41 0 896
2012 620 129 55 94 2 0 64 0 964
2013 630 144 58 103 2 0 79 0 1016
2014 629 146 56 94 2 0 101 0 1028
2015 617 152 59 98 1 0 109 0 1036
2016 595 156 54 96 1 0 123 0 1025
2017 600 168 55 101 1 1 105 0 1031
2018 565 169 62 117 0 1 112 0 1026
2019 516 167 80 129 0 1 98 0 991
2020 491 164 92 141 0 2 89 0 979
2021 473 138 103 146 0 8 72 0 940
2022 443 139 101 142 0 7 71 0 903
2023 421 130 112 150 0 6 70 0 889

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 Decatur Stephen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1989 543 30.0 18.1 n/a
1990 557 29.0 19.2 0
1991 624 34.0 18.3 n/a
1992 695 38.0 18.2 n/a
1993 776 41.0 18.9 n/a
1994 767 39.0 19.7 n/a
1995 768 37.0 20.8 n/a
1996 768 37.0 20.8 n/a
1997 844 37.0 22.8 n/a
1998 700 40.0 17.5 n/a
1999 694 39.0 17.8 n/a
2000 807 42.5 19.0 48.5
2001 843 41.5 20.3 54.4
2002 764 37.0 20.6 58.2
2003 764 37.0 20.6 58.2
2004 680 38.5 17.7 73.7
2005 695 40.4 17.2 64
2006 794 44.4 17.9 58.7
2007 826 45.5 18.2 57.6
2008 783 46.4 16.9 54.6
2009 782 44.4 17.6 51
2010 845 50.4 16.7 56.8
2011 896 50.4 17.7 52.1
2012 964 53.8 17.9 53.1
2013 1016 54.6 18.6 59.4
2014 1028 53.6 19.1 61.6
2015 1036 53.0 19.5 56.1
2016 1025 54.0 18.9 100
2017 1031 54.5 18.8 100
2018 1026 55.2 18.5 100
2019 991 55.7 17.7 100
2020 979 55.9 17.4 100
2021 940 55.8 16.8 99.7
2022 903 57.4 15.7 99.7
2023 889 62.2 14.2 100

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 Decatur Stephen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1989 543 30.0 18.1 n/a
1990 557 29.0 19.2 0
1991 624 34.0 18.3 n/a
1992 695 38.0 18.2 n/a
1993 776 41.0 18.9 n/a
1994 767 39.0 19.7 n/a
1995 768 37.0 20.8 n/a
1996 768 37.0 20.8 n/a
1997 844 37.0 22.8 n/a
1998 700 40.0 17.5 n/a
1999 694 39.0 17.8 n/a
2000 807 42.5 19.0 48.5
2001 843 41.5 20.3 54.4
2002 764 37.0 20.6 58.2
2003 764 37.0 20.6 58.2
2004 680 38.5 17.7 73.7
2005 695 40.4 17.2 64
2006 794 44.4 17.9 58.7
2007 826 45.5 18.2 57.6
2008 783 46.4 16.9 54.6
2009 782 44.4 17.6 51
2010 845 50.4 16.7 56.8
2011 896 50.4 17.7 52.1
2012 964 53.8 17.9 53.1
2013 1016 54.6 18.6 59.4
2014 1028 53.6 19.1 61.6
2015 1036 53.0 19.5 56.1
2016 1025 54.0 18.9 100
2017 1031 54.5 18.8 100
2018 1026 55.2 18.5 100
2019 991 55.7 17.7 100
2020 979 55.9 17.4 100
2021 940 55.8 16.8 99.7
2022 903 57.4 15.7 99.7
2023 889 62.2 14.2 100

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 Decatur Stephen School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,374 (11.3%) $10,745 (88.7%) $12,119
2020 $1,201 (9.3%) $11,738 (90.7%) $12,939
2021 $2,552 (17.8%) $11,752 (82.2%) $14,304
2022 $7,754 (45.1%) $9,430 (54.9%) $17,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Decatur Stephen School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1085th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 900th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.6%
Ranks 439th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 300th of 893 Middle schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Decatur Stephen School)68.945
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)64.454.1
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Decatur Stephen School)24.837.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Decatur Stephen School)62.965.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)46.344.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Decatur Stephen School)28.835.6
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)4259.3
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Decatur Stephen School)40.239.8
 0.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)61.359.7
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Decatur Stephen School)4137.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)63.960.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Decatur Stephen School)28.829.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Decatur Stephen School)49.158.8
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)51.954.2
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Decatur Stephen School)3837.6
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Decatur Stephen School)55.762.4
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Decatur Stephen School)54.755
 0.3%
   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 Students991889
 10.3%
African American167130
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian80112
 40%
Hispanic129150
 16.3%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White516421
 18.4%
Two or More Races9870
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Decatur Stephen School ranks 900th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Decatur Stephen School usually go on to attend:

High : Washington George High School

Students at Decatur Stephen School are 47% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% African American, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 889 students attended Decatur Stephen School.


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