Stearne Allen Middle School

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Stearne Allen Middle School is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 380 students in grades KG-8. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stearne Allen Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with rankings between 1422 and 1534 out of 1467 to 1554 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on PSSA tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Stearne Allen Middle School has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 5.9%, which are much higher than the state and district averages. The school serves a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of African American and Hispanic students who perform significantly lower than their peers on standardized tests.

When comparing Stearne Allen Middle School to nearby schools within the same district, such as Hopkinson Francis School, Sullivan James J School, and Bridesburg School, the performance gap is evident. These nearby schools, while still struggling, generally outperform Stearne Allen Middle School on PSSA tests and have lower dropout rates. The analysis also includes several charter schools in the vicinity, such as Northwood Academy Charter School, Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus, and The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds, which generally outperform Stearne Allen Middle School, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective in this area.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1655 Unity St
       Philadelphia, PA  19124-4047


(215) 400-3980

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1494th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,587 Help


Students who attend Stearne Allen Middle School usually attend:

High:    Frankford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.5%
Hispanic:
40.7%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Stearne Allen Middle School ranks worse than 97.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 130th 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 4.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stearne Allen Middle School ranks worse than 88.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.63. (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 (49.5%), Hispanic (40.7%), two or more races (6.2%). (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 Stearne Allen Middle School is 11.8, which is the 65th 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 Stearne Allen Middle School is $17,587. 125 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stearne Allen Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stearne Allen Middle School 1494th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Stearne Allen Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Stearne Allen Middle School 785th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Stearne Allen Middle 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 Stearne Allen Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.04 1269th 1302 2.5%
2004 2.22 1240th 1308 5.2%
2005 0.63 1285th 1299 1.1%
2006 5.81 1464th 1545 5.2%
2007 1.52 1537th 1555 1.2%
2008 5.39 1480th 1551 4.6%
2009 7.90 1462nd 1549 5.6%
2010 2.14 1553rd 1579 1.6%
2011 2.25 1568th 1597 1.8%
2012 2.80 1556th 1599 2.7%
2013 1.04 1492nd 1519 1.8%
2014 1.56 1422nd 1467 3.1%
2015 2.49 1459th 1474 1.0%
2016 2.86 1514th 1554 2.6%
2017 2.13 1529th 1547 1.2%
2018 2.81 1496th 1530 2.2%
2019 2.11 1534th 1544 0.6%
2022 3.58 1522nd 1534 0.8%
2023 3.17 1524th 1534 0.7%
2024 4.12 1494th 1526 2.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.63 1400th 1414 1.0%
2024 5.98 1398th 1432 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.39 1417th 1488 4.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.87 1037th 1043 0.6%
2024 12.17 1041st 1084 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.61 1481st 1495 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.39 398th 437 8.9%
2024 19.24 398th 437 8.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.12 425th 432 1.6%
2024 8.85 445th 454 2.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stearne Allen Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 3.18 687th 728 5.6%
2015 4.62 814th 835 2.5%
2016 5.66 816th 870 6.2%
2017 4.79 841st 877 4.1%
2018 4.90 830th 861 3.6%
2019 3.37 884th 891 0.8%
2022 5.91 868th 883 1.7%
2023 7.34 840th 893 5.9%
2024 10.63 785th 891 11.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.64 827th 874 5.4%
2024 15.87 750th 877 14.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.96 788th 860 8.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.20 732nd 870 15.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.37 388th 421 7.8%
2024 31.25 272nd 408 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Stearne Allen Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.47 354th 362 2.2%
2024 15.31 331st 362 8.6%
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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 Stearne Allen Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 128 233 21 77 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 126 249 11 73 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 143 224 12 66 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 143 212 13 83 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 128 249 14 83 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 144 273 15 84 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 133 286 11 102 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 97 280 15 133 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 97 280 15 133 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 78 349 11 119 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 68 367 6 142 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 70 373 7 156 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2000 55 346 4 141 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 40 374 3 134 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 33 359 1 143 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 33 359 1 143 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 37 325 1 130 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 24 321 2 136 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 32 288 1 150 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 28 358 2 174 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2008 18 318 2 130 2 n/a n/a 8 478
2009 17 273 2 130 1 n/a n/a 11 434
2010 33 235 1 142 2 n/a n/a 16 429
2011 33 286 2 176 2 0 20 0 519
2012 32 255 4 177 3 0 21 0 492
2013 29 237 4 176 3 0 33 0 482
2014 23 226 2 169 5 0 38 0 463
2015 15 285 1 185 5 0 42 0 533
2016 15 258 2 206 5 0 52 0 538
2017 19 304 8 187 4 0 39 0 561
2018 18 274 5 169 4 0 34 0 504
2019 20 261 3 184 4 1 45 0 518
2020 16 259 3 191 4 1 49 0 523
2021 17 279 3 174 3 1 18 0 495
2022 10 226 2 168 2 1 27 0 436
2023 12 192 1 151 1 1 22 0 380
2024 11 191 1 157 1 1 24 0 386

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 Stearne Allen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 24.0 19.1 n/a
1989 460 24.0 19.1 n/a
1990 446 25.0 17.8 0
1991 452 25.0 18.0 n/a
1992 474 24.0 19.7 n/a
1993 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1994 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1995 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
1996 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
1997 557 28.0 19.9 n/a
1998 583 27.0 21.6 n/a
1999 607 27.0 22.5 n/a
2000 547 32.0 17.1 88.1
2001 551 30.0 18.4 88.2
2002 536 24.0 22.3 90.1
2003 536 24.0 22.3 90.1
2004 493 24.1 20.5 99.4
2005 483 26.1 18.5 99.4
2006 472 25.1 18.8 87.1
2007 563 26.1 21.6 85.1
2008 478 34.1 14.0 90.9
2009 434 33.1 13.1 90.8
2010 429 35.1 12.2 95.2
2011 519 31.1 16.6 93.1
2012 492 33.1 14.8 93.7
2013 482 30.7 15.6 92.7
2014 463 28.6 16.1 99.4
2015 533 29.0 18.3 99.4
2016 538 32.0 16.8 100
2017 561 35.3 15.8 99.5
2018 504 33.6 15.0 99.8
2019 518 43.1 12.0 100
2020 523 31.2 16.7 99.8
2021 495 31.1 15.8 99.4
2022 436 35.5 12.2 99.3
2023 380 22.1 17.1 100
2024 386 32.6 11.8 100

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 Stearne Allen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 24.0 19.1 n/a
1989 460 24.0 19.1 n/a
1990 446 25.0 17.8 0
1991 452 25.0 18.0 n/a
1992 474 24.0 19.7 n/a
1993 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1994 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1995 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
1996 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
1997 557 28.0 19.9 n/a
1998 583 27.0 21.6 n/a
1999 607 27.0 22.5 n/a
2000 547 32.0 17.1 88.1
2001 551 30.0 18.4 88.2
2002 536 24.0 22.3 90.1
2003 536 24.0 22.3 90.1
2004 493 24.1 20.5 99.4
2005 483 26.1 18.5 99.4
2006 472 25.1 18.8 87.1
2007 563 26.1 21.6 85.1
2008 478 34.1 14.0 90.9
2009 434 33.1 13.1 90.8
2010 429 35.1 12.2 95.2
2011 519 31.1 16.6 93.1
2012 492 33.1 14.8 93.7
2013 482 30.7 15.6 92.7
2014 463 28.6 16.1 99.4
2015 533 29.0 18.3 99.4
2016 538 32.0 16.8 100
2017 561 35.3 15.8 99.5
2018 504 33.6 15.0 99.8
2019 518 43.1 12.0 100
2020 523 31.2 16.7 99.8
2021 495 31.1 15.8 99.4
2022 436 35.5 12.2 99.3
2023 380 22.1 17.1 100
2024 386 32.6 11.8 100

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 Stearne Allen Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,677 (21.7%) $9,646 (78.3%) $12,324
2020 $2,257 (18.0%) $10,274 (82.0%) $12,531
2021 $3,387 (24.7%) $10,313 (75.3%) $13,700
2022 $8,681 (49.4%) $8,906 (50.6%) $17,587

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stearne Allen Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1534th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1524th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 884th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 840th of 893 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)8.22.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)6.515.4
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)06.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Stearne Allen Middle School)6.330.6
 24.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)4.42.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)1.90
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)5.811.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)3.80
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)14.95.9
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)06.1
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)3.725.7
 22%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)02.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Stearne Allen Middle School)4.516.2
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)012.8
 12.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Stearne Allen Middle School)32.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Stearne Allen Middle School)5.724.5
 18.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stearne Allen Middle School)711.8
 4.8%
   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 Students518380
 26.6%
African American261192
 26.4%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic184151
 17.9%
Pacific Islander11
White2012
 40%
Two or More Races4522
 51.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Stearne Allen Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Stearne Allen Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Frankford High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Stearne Allen Middle School.

Students at Stearne Allen Middle School are 49% African American, 41% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% White.


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