Adaire Alexander School

Summary:

Adaire Alexander School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with 394 students. This school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past decade, moving from the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools to the top 20% in the most recent school year.

Adaire Alexander School significantly outperforms the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 49.8% of Adaire Alexander students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, 71.4% of Adaire Alexander students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 34.2% for the district and 53% for the state. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status students ranked in the top 26% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in these subjects.

Compared to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Hackett Horatio B School, Adaire Alexander School significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. This suggests the school is able to overcome significant socioeconomic challenges and provide a high-quality education for its students, who are predominantly from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1300 E Palmer St
       Philadelphia, PA  19125-3321


(215) 400-7480

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,208 Help


Students who attend Adaire Alexander School usually attend:

High:    Penn Treaty School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Adaire Alexander School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th 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 80.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Adaire Alexander School ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.33. (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: White (80.5%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (4.3%). (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 Adaire Alexander School is 14.9. 118 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 Adaire Alexander School is $17,208. 130 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adaire Alexander School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adaire Alexander School 283rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Adaire Alexander School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Adaire Alexander School 413th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Adaire Alexander 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 Adaire Alexander School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.13 1209th 1302 7.1%
2004 17.46 1108th 1308 15.3%
2005 8.18 1199th 1299 7.7%
2006 21.86 1330th 1545 13.9%
2007 28.56 1285th 1555 17.4%
2008 23.38 1317th 1551 15.1%
2009 18.92 1363rd 1549 12.0%
2010 41.33 1154th 1579 26.9%
2011 25.13 1352nd 1597 15.3%
2012 20.37 1363rd 1599 14.8%
2013 18.73 1285th 1519 15.4%
2014 13.19 1278th 1467 12.9%
2015 14.63 1250th 1474 15.2%
2016 18.76 1272nd 1554 18.1%
2017 31.46 1151st 1547 25.6%
2018 35.01 1108th 1530 27.6%
2019 46.12 991st 1544 35.8%
2021 57.00 702nd 1433 51.0%
2022 62.22 640th 1534 58.3%
2023 73.43 420th 1534 72.6%
2024 80.13 283rd 1526 81.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.82 570th 1414 59.7%
2024 70.81 374th 1432 73.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.97 227th 1488 84.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.04 402nd 1495 73.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.73 408th 1236 67.0%
2024 81.22 174th 1229 85.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Adaire Alexander School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.02 594th 643 7.6%
2004 25.10 547th 663 17.5%
2005 74.63 186th 687 72.9%
2006 29.93 583rd 736 20.8%
2007 38.12 543rd 749 27.5%
2008 43.65 514th 753 31.7%
2009 26.90 628th 770 18.4%
2010 52.49 486th 805 39.6%
2011 38.76 605th 825 26.7%
2012 36.25 614th 834 26.4%
2013 29.29 589th 758 22.3%
2014 20.82 600th 728 17.6%
2015 24.56 628th 835 24.8%
2016 22.61 665th 870 23.6%
2017 35.75 583rd 877 33.5%
2018 22.60 649th 861 24.6%
2019 29.06 631st 891 29.2%
2022 54.64 413th 883 53.2%
2023 47.23 502nd 893 43.8%
2024 55.33 413th 891 53.6%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.29 507th 874 42.0%
2024 52.76 409th 877 53.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.40 459th 860 46.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.54 340th 870 60.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Adaire Alexander School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.89 491st 681 27.9%
2024 32.80 470th 673 30.2%
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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.

Adaire Alexander School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Open Quote This is a wonderful k-8 school in a vibrant neighborhood. Many great pieces are being added each year (i.e. choir, spanish language program for younger grades). A new playground will be built this summer. Class sizes are low in most grades. There is a terrific Home & School Association as well as a Friends of Adaire organization. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, January 29, 2009

Open Quote My niece gose to Alexander Adaire scool and i think they are doing a excellent job in teaching the children that go to the school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Adaire Alexander School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 376 5 6 121 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 468 4 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 481
1990 537 6 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1991 601 17 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 611 22 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 617 20 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1994 639 28 4 22 2 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 603 31 3 40 2 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 603 31 3 40 2 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 590 54 2 53 3 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 605 51 5 52 3 n/a n/a 0 716
1999 572 50 3 53 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2000 558 48 4 48 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2001 533 45 6 45 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 448 26 9 41 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2003 448 26 9 41 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2004 390 28 8 38 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 419 28 10 32 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2006 405 39 11 32 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 392 39 13 29 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 379 24 11 27 1 n/a n/a 15 457
2009 349 20 9 21 1 n/a n/a 10 410
2010 371 27 6 19 1 n/a n/a 14 438
2011 358 24 8 24 1 0 12 0 427
2012 318 26 6 31 1 0 16 0 398
2013 302 43 6 27 0 0 26 0 404
2014 283 33 7 34 0 0 21 0 378
2015 294 34 6 49 0 0 26 0 409
2016 269 24 3 37 0 0 22 0 355
2017 272 14 4 25 0 0 28 0 343
2018 285 12 4 20 0 0 28 0 349
2019 352 16 8 34 0 1 33 0 444
2020 359 13 8 36 0 1 32 0 449
2021 367 19 11 34 0 1 27 0 459
2022 339 16 10 34 0 0 18 0 417
2023 317 15 10 35 0 0 17 0 394

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 Adaire Alexander School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 26.0 19.6 n/a
1989 481 24.0 20.0 n/a
1990 558 25.0 22.3 0
1991 636 30.0 21.2 n/a
1992 656 33.0 19.8 n/a
1993 659 29.0 22.7 n/a
1994 695 31.0 22.4 n/a
1995 679 34.0 20.0 n/a
1996 679 34.0 20.0 n/a
1997 702 37.0 19.0 n/a
1998 716 38.0 18.8 n/a
1999 680 40.0 17.0 n/a
2000 661 38.5 17.2 84.3
2001 631 36.0 17.5 85.9
2002 525 29.0 18.1 85
2003 525 29.0 18.1 85
2004 465 31.0 15.0 99.4
2005 491 27.4 17.9 90.8
2006 489 31.4 15.6 84.5
2007 474 32.5 14.6 85
2008 457 30.4 15.0 78.5
2009 410 26.4 15.5 79.3
2010 438 29.3 14.9 102.6
2011 427 29.2 14.6 99.3
2012 398 26.9 14.7 99.2
2013 404 26.0 15.5 99.3
2014 378 27.0 14.0 99.2
2015 409 24.0 17.0 99.3
2016 355 22.0 16.1 100
2017 343 23.8 14.3 100
2018 349 23.4 14.9 100
2019 444 25.4 17.4 100
2020 449 26.2 17.1 99.8
2021 459 28.4 16.1 99.3
2022 417 30.5 13.6 99.3
2023 394 26.3 14.9 100

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 Adaire Alexander School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 26.0 19.6 n/a
1989 481 24.0 20.0 n/a
1990 558 25.0 22.3 0
1991 636 30.0 21.2 n/a
1992 656 33.0 19.8 n/a
1993 659 29.0 22.7 n/a
1994 695 31.0 22.4 n/a
1995 679 34.0 20.0 n/a
1996 679 34.0 20.0 n/a
1997 702 37.0 19.0 n/a
1998 716 38.0 18.8 n/a
1999 680 40.0 17.0 n/a
2000 661 38.5 17.2 84.3
2001 631 36.0 17.5 85.9
2002 525 29.0 18.1 85
2003 525 29.0 18.1 85
2004 465 31.0 15.0 99.4
2005 491 27.4 17.9 90.8
2006 489 31.4 15.6 84.5
2007 474 32.5 14.6 85
2008 457 30.4 15.0 78.5
2009 410 26.4 15.5 79.3
2010 438 29.3 14.9 102.6
2011 427 29.2 14.6 99.3
2012 398 26.9 14.7 99.2
2013 404 26.0 15.5 99.3
2014 378 27.0 14.0 99.2
2015 409 24.0 17.0 99.3
2016 355 22.0 16.1 100
2017 343 23.8 14.3 100
2018 349 23.4 14.9 100
2019 444 25.4 17.4 100
2020 449 26.2 17.1 99.8
2021 459 28.4 16.1 99.3
2022 417 30.5 13.6 99.3
2023 394 26.3 14.9 100

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 Adaire Alexander School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,482 (12.0%) $10,911 (88.0%) $12,393
2020 $1,340 (10.1%) $11,920 (89.9%) $13,260
2021 $3,580 (25.2%) $10,637 (74.8%) $14,217
2022 $8,150 (47.4%) $9,058 (52.6%) $17,208

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Adaire Alexander School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 991st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 1534 Elementary schools
 36.8%
Ranks 631st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 502nd of 893 Middle schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Adaire Alexander School)56.785.4
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)75.791.6
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Adaire Alexander School)24.363.2
 38.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Adaire Alexander School)63.887.7
 23.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)5482.5
 28.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Adaire Alexander School)58.440
 18.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)65.765
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Adaire Alexander School)32.318.9
 13.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)45.151.3
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Adaire Alexander School)17.447.6
 30.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)43.576.2
 32.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Adaire Alexander School)2513.3
 11.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Adaire Alexander School)28.243.3
 15.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)4046.6
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Adaire Alexander School)36.848.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Adaire Alexander School)45.472.4
 27%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Adaire Alexander School)54.671.3
 16.7%
   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 Students444394
 11.3%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian00
Asian810
 25%
Hispanic3435
 2.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White352317
 9.9%
Two or More Races3317
 48.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Adaire Alexander School

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Adaire Alexander School.

Students who attend Adaire Alexander School usually go on to attend:

High : Penn Treaty School

Adaire Alexander School ranks 283rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Adaire Alexander School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.


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