Bethune Mary McLeod School

Summary:

Bethune Mary McLeod School is a large elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District. However, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide rank between 1400-1500 out of 1500+ schools and a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance compared to other schools in the state.

Bethune Mary McLeod School significantly underperforms the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania on standardized test scores, with only 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 an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.6% to 5.9%.

When comparing Bethune Mary McLeod School to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Taylor Bayard School and Potter-Thomas School, it becomes clear that Bethune Mary McLeod is an outlier in terms of academic performance, despite serving similar student populations. Bethune Mary McLeod School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing schools in Pennsylvania for over a decade, with no significant improvement in its statewide ranking or academic performance metrics, suggesting that the school is struggling to effectively address the needs of its students and may require substantial interventions or restructuring to improve outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3301 Old York Rd
       Philadelphia, PA  19140-5305


(215) 400-3890

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1435th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,500 Help


Students who attend Bethune Mary McLeod School usually attend:

High:    Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.6%
Hispanic:
23.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bethune Mary McLeod School ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 104th 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 6.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bethune Mary McLeod School ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.15. (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 (73.6%), Hispanic (23.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (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 Bethune Mary McLeod School is 13.2. 82 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bethune Mary McLeod School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethune Mary McLeod School is $18,500. 112 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethune Mary McLeod School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethune Mary McLeod School 1435th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bethune Mary McLeod School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bethune Mary McLeod School 847th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Bethune Mary McLeod 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 Bethune Mary McLeod School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.68 1285th 1302 1.3%
2004 0.34 1294th 1308 1.1%
2005 0.47 1290th 1299 0.7%
2006 3.96 1491st 1545 3.5%
2007 1.14 1543rd 1555 0.8%
2008 1.23 1535th 1551 1.0%
2009 3.22 1508th 1549 2.6%
2010 2.34 1551st 1579 1.8%
2011 2.09 1572nd 1597 1.6%
2012 3.23 1546th 1599 3.3%
2013 1.60 1478th 1519 2.7%
2014 1.42 1427th 1467 2.7%
2015 4.40 1407th 1474 4.5%
2016 2.50 1528th 1554 1.7%
2017 2.01 1536th 1547 0.7%
2018 2.45 1511th 1530 1.2%
2019 2.18 1531st 1544 0.8%
2021 3.77 1409th 1433 1.7%
2022 4.98 1472nd 1534 4.0%
2023 7.10 1420th 1534 7.4%
2024 6.21 1435th 1526 6.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.71 1315th 1414 7.0%
2024 8.40 1354th 1432 5.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.16 1404th 1488 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.55 1383rd 1495 7.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.79 301st 437 31.1%
2024 28.42 320th 437 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bethune Mary McLeod School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 2.21 733rd 749 2.1%
2008 1.95 738th 753 2.0%
2009 6.66 722nd 770 6.2%
2010 14.99 715th 805 11.2%
2011 23.72 691st 825 16.2%
2012 8.50 764th 834 8.4%
2013 2.31 721st 758 4.9%
2014 0.71 720th 728 1.1%
2015 5.83 785th 835 6.0%
2016 6.23 808th 870 7.1%
2017 5.17 837th 877 4.6%
2018 5.52 819th 861 4.9%
2019 5.89 834th 891 6.4%
2022 6.45 856th 883 3.1%
2023 6.57 864th 893 3.2%
2024 7.15 847th 891 4.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.57 829th 874 5.1%
2024 9.72 822nd 877 6.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.67 801st 860 6.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.50 834th 870 4.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bethune Mary McLeod School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.86 397th 421 5.7%
2024 20.38 364th 408 10.8%
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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.

Bethune Mary McLeod School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Bethune Mary McLeod School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 3 794 11 127 1 n/a n/a 0 936
1989 5 707 8 93 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1990 4 703 5 115 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1991 2 704 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1992 1 663 0 139 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1993 1 642 2 140 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1994 1 691 2 164 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1995 2 782 1 134 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1996 2 782 1 134 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1997 2 797 1 127 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1998 4 794 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1999 6 762 2 156 0 n/a n/a 0 926
2000 5 709 3 148 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2001 7 646 5 132 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2002 10 569 3 147 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 10 569 3 147 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 9 608 4 146 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2005 9 503 3 128 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2006 5 501 1 117 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2007 8 547 1 118 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2008 5 573 1 118 1 n/a n/a 2 700
2009 4 502 3 122 1 n/a n/a 6 638
2010 1 525 4 131 1 n/a n/a 12 674
2011 3 533 4 138 0 0 9 0 687
2012 2 515 4 150 0 0 13 0 684
2013 4 546 2 162 0 1 22 0 737
2014 5 535 3 180 0 0 35 0 758
2015 6 536 4 186 0 0 37 0 769
2016 6 546 3 162 0 0 51 0 768
2017 9 537 3 142 1 0 53 0 745
2018 9 526 3 134 0 0 46 0 718
2019 9 486 1 128 0 0 42 0 666
2020 5 452 0 121 0 0 29 0 607
2021 3 406 0 123 0 0 16 0 548
2022 4 369 0 104 0 1 11 0 489
2023 0 352 0 114 0 3 9 0 478

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 Bethune Mary McLeod School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 936 44.0 21.2 n/a
1989 813 41.0 19.8 n/a
1990 827 42.0 19.6 0
1991 836 42.0 19.9 n/a
1992 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1993 785 43.0 18.3 n/a
1994 858 37.0 23.2 n/a
1995 919 46.0 20.0 n/a
1996 919 46.0 20.0 n/a
1997 927 45.0 20.6 n/a
1998 931 46.0 20.2 n/a
1999 926 46.0 20.1 n/a
2000 865 47.0 18.4 95.3
2001 790 41.0 19.3 94.4
2002 729 38.0 19.2 96.7
2003 729 38.0 19.2 96.7
2004 767 41.1 18.7 91.4
2005 643 38.1 16.9 99.5
2006 627 37.1 16.9 90.4
2007 675 38.1 17.7 87.9
2008 700 39.0 17.9 89.5
2009 638 46.0 13.9 97.9
2010 674 51.0 13.2 96.1
2011 687 43.0 15.9 94.6
2012 684 38.2 17.8 94.4
2013 737 39.8 18.5 95.1
2014 758 41.0 18.4 95.6
2015 769 45.0 17.0 99.6
2016 768 42.0 18.2 100
2017 745 39.8 18.6 98.8
2018 718 35.0 20.5 99.7
2019 666 45.1 14.7 99.7
2020 607 37.5 16.1 99.8
2021 548 38.5 14.2 99.5
2022 489 39.0 12.5 99.4
2023 478 36.2 13.2 100

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 Bethune Mary McLeod School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 936 44.0 21.2 n/a
1989 813 41.0 19.8 n/a
1990 827 42.0 19.6 0
1991 836 42.0 19.9 n/a
1992 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1993 785 43.0 18.3 n/a
1994 858 37.0 23.2 n/a
1995 919 46.0 20.0 n/a
1996 919 46.0 20.0 n/a
1997 927 45.0 20.6 n/a
1998 931 46.0 20.2 n/a
1999 926 46.0 20.1 n/a
2000 865 47.0 18.4 95.3
2001 790 41.0 19.3 94.4
2002 729 38.0 19.2 96.7
2003 729 38.0 19.2 96.7
2004 767 41.1 18.7 91.4
2005 643 38.1 16.9 99.5
2006 627 37.1 16.9 90.4
2007 675 38.1 17.7 87.9
2008 700 39.0 17.9 89.5
2009 638 46.0 13.9 97.9
2010 674 51.0 13.2 96.1
2011 687 43.0 15.9 94.6
2012 684 38.2 17.8 94.4
2013 737 39.8 18.5 95.1
2014 758 41.0 18.4 95.6
2015 769 45.0 17.0 99.6
2016 768 42.0 18.2 100
2017 745 39.8 18.6 98.8
2018 718 35.0 20.5 99.7
2019 666 45.1 14.7 99.7
2020 607 37.5 16.1 99.8
2021 548 38.5 14.2 99.5
2022 489 39.0 12.5 99.4
2023 478 36.2 13.2 100

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 Bethune Mary McLeod School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,446 (17.8%) $11,263 (82.2%) $13,709
2020 $2,904 (20.6%) $11,195 (79.4%) $14,099
2021 $4,518 (29.7%) $10,706 (70.3%) $15,224
2022 $9,508 (51.4%) $8,992 (48.6%) $18,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethune Mary McLeod School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1531st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1420th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%
Ranks 834th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 864th of 893 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)6.68.7
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)14.911.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)1.615.4
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bethune Mary McLeod School)24.236.8
 12.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)14.330.8
 16.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)00
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)11.614
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)1.54.3
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)18.223.9
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)84.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)1811.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)6.10
 6.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Bethune Mary McLeod School)12.214
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)20.97
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Bethune Mary McLeod School)45.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bethune Mary McLeod School)18.924.7
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bethune Mary McLeod School)16.316.2
 0.1%
   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 Students666478
 28.2%
African American486352
 27.6%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic128114
 10.9%
Pacific Islander03
White90
 100%
Two or More Races429
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%100%
 0.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Bethune Mary McLeod School.

Bethune Mary McLeod School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Bethune Mary McLeod School usually go on to attend:

High : Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus

Students at Bethune Mary McLeod School are 74% African American, 24% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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