Juniata Park Academy

Summary:

Juniata Park Academy is an elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 872 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.

Juniata Park Academy faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with PSSA test scores that are significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, only 16.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 20.4% in the district. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 33.4% also lags behind the state (53.8%) and district (34.2%) averages. Juniata Park Academy's performance on PSSA tests for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, is also significantly lower than state and district averages. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Juniata Park Academy to nearby schools within the same district, the academic performance and overall school rankings are consistently among the lowest. For example, Hopkinson Francis School, located just 0.58 miles away, outperformed Juniata Park Academy on PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at Juniata Park Academy, coupled with the school's low academic performance, highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. This underscores the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the school's student population, which is predominantly Hispanic (71.9%) and serves a high-poverty community.


Detail:

Public K-8

 801 E Hunting Park Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19124


(215) 400-7010

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1307th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,671 Help


Students who attend Juniata Park Academy usually attend:

High:    Frankford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  872

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.9%
African American:
10.8%
Asian:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Juniata Park Academy ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 61st 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 12.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Juniata Park Academy ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.64. (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: Hispanic (71.9%), African American (10.8%), Asian (9.6%). (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 Juniata Park Academy is 14.7. 114 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 Juniata Park Academy is $17,671. 122 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Juniata Park Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Juniata Park Academy 1307th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Juniata Park Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Juniata Park Academy 634th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Juniata Park Academy 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 Juniata Park Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 5.61 1513th 1579 4.2%
2011 9.18 1498th 1597 6.2%
2012 7.52 1488th 1599 6.9%
2013 7.99 1376th 1519 9.4%
2014 10.68 1303rd 1467 11.2%
2015 9.76 1306th 1474 11.4%
2016 10.55 1361st 1554 12.4%
2017 10.64 1349th 1547 12.8%
2018 9.27 1366th 1530 10.7%
2019 12.80 1321st 1544 14.4%
2021 15.00 1191st 1433 16.9%
2022 16.45 1249th 1534 18.6%
2023 12.61 1307th 1534 14.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.01 86th 196 56.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.07 1166th 1414 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.04 879th 1043 15.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.08 149th 160 6.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.78 317th 437 27.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.84 332nd 432 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Juniata Park Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 29.87 648th 805 19.5%
2011 23.84 687th 825 16.7%
2012 21.18 690th 834 17.3%
2013 13.28 647th 758 14.6%
2014 21.60 596th 728 18.1%
2015 23.73 632nd 835 24.3%
2016 24.60 651st 870 25.2%
2017 17.05 702nd 877 20.0%
2018 22.82 647th 861 24.9%
2019 25.41 649th 891 27.2%
2022 17.58 702nd 883 20.5%
2023 27.64 634th 893 29.0%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.07 25th 143 82.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.82 541st 874 38.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.36 633rd 660 4.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.37 110th 144 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Juniata Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.69 216th 362 40.3%
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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.

Juniata Park Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Juniata Park Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 55 195 75 620 1 n/a n/a 23 969
2009 50 188 76 626 0 n/a n/a 38 978
2010 52 177 83 660 0 n/a n/a 48 1020
2011 51 209 92 693 0 0 72 0 1117
2012 40 186 92 705 0 0 82 0 1105
2013 43 160 102 694 0 0 82 0 1081
2014 45 144 98 713 0 0 99 0 1099
2015 48 140 101 702 0 0 116 0 1107
2016 43 129 96 731 0 0 127 0 1126
2017 42 125 103 799 0 2 114 0 1185
2018 95 114 88 694 0 2 105 0 1098
2019 65 108 107 758 0 4 95 0 1137
2020 52 114 100 777 0 5 48 0 1096
2021 46 116 103 713 0 4 31 0 1013
2022 53 100 81 677 0 2 19 0 932
2023 47 94 84 627 1 2 17 0 872

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Juniata Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 969 52.4 18.5 n/a
2009 978 55.0 17.8 81
2010 1020 59.4 17.1 93.2
2011 1117 58.6 19.0 86
2012 1105 63.6 17.3 87.9
2013 1081 68.0 15.8 92.3
2014 1099 60.1 18.2 90.7
2015 1107 60.0 18.4 87
2016 1126 56.0 20.1 100
2017 1185 66.7 17.7 100
2018 1098 55.9 19.6 100
2019 1137 67.9 16.7 100
2020 1096 65.4 16.7 100
2021 1013 64.3 15.7 99.7
2022 932 63.7 14.6 99.7
2023 872 59.1 14.7 100

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 Juniata Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 969 52.4 18.5 n/a
2009 978 55.0 17.8 81
2010 1020 59.4 17.1 93.2
2011 1117 58.6 19.0 86
2012 1105 63.6 17.3 87.9
2013 1081 68.0 15.8 92.3
2014 1099 60.1 18.2 90.7
2015 1107 60.0 18.4 87
2016 1126 56.0 20.1 100
2017 1185 66.7 17.7 100
2018 1098 55.9 19.6 100
2019 1137 67.9 16.7 100
2020 1096 65.4 16.7 100
2021 1013 64.3 15.7 99.7
2022 932 63.7 14.6 99.7
2023 872 59.1 14.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Juniata Park Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,994 (16.8%) $9,843 (83.2%) $11,837
2020 $1,934 (15.7%) $10,370 (84.3%) $12,304
2021 $4,055 (29.6%) $9,644 (70.4%) $13,699
2022 $8,500 (48.1%) $9,171 (51.9%) $17,671

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Juniata Park Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1321st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1307th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 649th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 634th of 893 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Juniata Park Academy)40.317.2
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)46.133.3
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Juniata Park Academy)16.58.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Juniata Park Academy)49.540.7
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)26.421.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Juniata Park Academy)12.223.8
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)32.131.1
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Juniata Park Academy)136.7
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)34.228.1
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Juniata Park Academy)19.526.7
 7.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)45.655.7
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Juniata Park Academy)21.413.1
 8.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Juniata Park Academy)34.931.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)48.231
 17.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Juniata Park Academy)20.416.2
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Juniata Park Academy)42.535.9
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Juniata Park Academy)38.633.4
 5.2%
   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 Students1137872
 23.3%
African American10894
 13%
American Indian01
Asian10784
 21.5%
Hispanic758627
 17.3%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White6547
 27.7%
Two or More Races9517
 82.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Juniata Park Academy ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Juniata Park Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Frankford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 872 students attended Juniata Park Academy.

Students at Juniata Park Academy are 72% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Asian, 5% White, 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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