Overbrook Edu Center

Summary:

Overbrook Edu Center is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA that serves 266 students in grades K-8. As part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania, Overbrook Edu Center has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past decade.

The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.1% of Overbrook Edu Center students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the Philadelphia district and 40.4% statewide. The school's low-income students and male students perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 14% and 16% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. Despite increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Overbrook Edu Center has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic performance.

The challenges faced by Overbrook Edu Center are not unique, as nearby schools such as Lamberton Robert E School, Overbrook Elementary School, and Barry Community John School also struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages. This suggests that the issues at Overbrook Edu Center are indicative of broader systemic challenges within the Philadelphia City School District.


Detail:

Public K-8

 6722 Lansdowne Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19151-3625


(215) 400-7540

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1251st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,199 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.4%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Overbrook Edu Center ranks worse than 82% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 53rd 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 17.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Overbrook Edu Center ranks worse than 64.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.81. (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 (91.4%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.6%). (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 Overbrook Edu Center is 10.9, which is the 31st 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 Overbrook Edu Center is $21,199, which is the 57th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Overbrook Edu Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Overbrook Edu Center 1251st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Overbrook Edu Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Overbrook Edu Center 577th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Overbrook Edu Center 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 Overbrook Edu Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 16.51 1108th 1302 14.9%
2004 4.52 1214th 1308 7.2%
2005 7.97 1203rd 1299 7.4%
2006 35.98 1201st 1545 22.3%
2007 35.73 1197th 1555 23.0%
2008 35.90 1201st 1551 22.6%
2009 32.03 1257th 1549 18.9%
2010 35.27 1237th 1579 21.7%
2011 42.64 1167th 1597 26.9%
2012 39.53 1192nd 1599 25.5%
2013 36.00 1153rd 1519 24.1%
2014 16.81 1255th 1467 14.5%
2015 13.97 1256th 1474 14.8%
2016 14.01 1322nd 1554 14.9%
2017 15.17 1302nd 1547 15.8%
2018 15.04 1294th 1530 15.4%
2019 27.27 1183rd 1544 23.4%
2022 20.39 1206th 1534 21.4%
2023 23.47 1185th 1534 22.8%
2024 17.44 1251st 1526 18.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.94 1128th 1414 20.2%
2024 16.96 1231st 1432 14.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.52 1200th 1488 19.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.22 1265th 1495 15.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.12 151st 437 65.4%
2024 56.89 157th 437 64.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Overbrook Edu Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.57 567th 643 11.8%
2004 20.18 560th 663 15.5%
2005 24.71 564th 687 17.9%
2006 43.37 489th 736 33.6%
2007 49.94 463rd 749 38.2%
2008 52.94 431st 753 42.8%
2009 49.96 480th 770 37.7%
2010 60.32 379th 805 52.9%
2011 54.68 464th 825 43.8%
2012 70.30 277th 834 66.8%
2013 63.36 337th 758 55.5%
2014 42.59 497th 728 31.7%
2015 31.65 575th 835 31.1%
2016 24.87 647th 870 25.6%
2017 33.57 594th 877 32.3%
2018 39.43 555th 861 35.5%
2019 41.97 559th 891 37.3%
2022 34.73 586th 883 33.6%
2023 38.84 564th 893 36.8%
2024 37.81 577th 891 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.87 513th 874 41.3%
2024 45.38 488th 877 44.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.36 569th 860 33.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.45 513th 672 23.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.26 517th 870 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Overbrook Edu Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.84 67th 421 84.1%
2024 77.22 61st 408 85.0%
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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.

Overbrook Edu Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Overbrook Edu Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 137 151 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 143 179 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 144 172 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 156 165 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 157 156 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 147 163 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 133 164 13 14 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 112 172 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 112 172 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 109 185 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 316
1998 99 200 8 12 6 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 81 205 6 11 9 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 68 200 5 13 8 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 51 211 5 15 9 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 20 240 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 20 240 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 19 233 7 17 4 n/a n/a 0 280
2005 16 247 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 15 268 6 15 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 16 271 5 14 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 12 266 2 19 2 n/a n/a 9 310
2009 11 257 3 22 2 n/a n/a 9 304
2010 7 239 1 19 1 n/a n/a 8 275
2011 5 241 1 19 1 0 7 0 274
2012 5 219 1 15 0 0 7 0 247
2013 9 193 1 17 0 0 22 0 242
2014 2 175 1 15 0 0 26 0 219
2015 2 191 4 14 3 0 28 0 242
2016 2 206 4 13 0 0 34 0 259
2017 4 227 4 8 0 0 25 0 268
2018 4 216 0 7 0 0 32 0 259
2019 7 246 2 10 0 0 29 0 294
2020 6 247 2 6 0 0 25 0 286
2021 7 253 2 7 0 0 19 0 288
2022 6 244 3 5 0 1 17 0 276
2023 4 243 1 7 0 1 10 0 266

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 Overbrook Edu Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 37.0 8.2 n/a
1989 343 36.0 9.5 n/a
1990 336 35.0 9.6 0
1991 347 37.0 9.3 n/a
1992 342 37.0 9.2 n/a
1993 338 39.0 8.7 n/a
1994 325 38.0 8.6 n/a
1995 309 39.0 7.9 n/a
1996 309 39.0 7.9 n/a
1997 316 39.0 8.1 n/a
1998 325 36.0 9.0 n/a
1999 312 37.0 8.4 n/a
2000 294 37.0 7.9 23.8
2001 291 35.0 8.3 42.6
2002 288 35.5 8.1 42
2003 288 35.5 8.1 42
2004 280 38.4 7.3 41.8
2005 291 36.4 8.0 41.6
2006 307 37.4 8.2 47.6
2007 308 30.4 10.1 47.4
2008 310 32.4 9.6 62.1
2009 304 32.3 9.4 57.3
2010 275 37.6 7.3 63.3
2011 274 37.3 7.3 58
2012 247 33.0 7.4 44.5
2013 242 33.0 7.3 63.2
2014 219 35.0 6.2 62.1
2015 242 27.0 8.9 64.5
2016 259 22.0 11.7 100
2017 268 23.7 11.2 99.6
2018 259 18.0 14.3 98.5
2019 294 23.8 12.3 100
2020 286 23.9 11.9 100
2021 288 24.1 11.9 99
2022 276 24.8 11.1 98.9
2023 266 24.4 10.9 100

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 Overbrook Edu Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 37.0 8.2 n/a
1989 343 36.0 9.5 n/a
1990 336 35.0 9.6 0
1991 347 37.0 9.3 n/a
1992 342 37.0 9.2 n/a
1993 338 39.0 8.7 n/a
1994 325 38.0 8.6 n/a
1995 309 39.0 7.9 n/a
1996 309 39.0 7.9 n/a
1997 316 39.0 8.1 n/a
1998 325 36.0 9.0 n/a
1999 312 37.0 8.4 n/a
2000 294 37.0 7.9 23.8
2001 291 35.0 8.3 42.6
2002 288 35.5 8.1 42
2003 288 35.5 8.1 42
2004 280 38.4 7.3 41.8
2005 291 36.4 8.0 41.6
2006 307 37.4 8.2 47.6
2007 308 30.4 10.1 47.4
2008 310 32.4 9.6 62.1
2009 304 32.3 9.4 57.3
2010 275 37.6 7.3 63.3
2011 274 37.3 7.3 58
2012 247 33.0 7.4 44.5
2013 242 33.0 7.3 63.2
2014 219 35.0 6.2 62.1
2015 242 27.0 8.9 64.5
2016 259 22.0 11.7 100
2017 268 23.7 11.2 99.6
2018 259 18.0 14.3 98.5
2019 294 23.8 12.3 100
2020 286 23.9 11.9 100
2021 288 24.1 11.9 99
2022 276 24.8 11.1 98.9
2023 266 24.4 10.9 100

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 Overbrook Edu Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,177 (16.7%) $10,822 (83.2%) $13,000
2020 $1,506 (9.8%) $13,921 (90.2%) $15,427
2021 $3,616 (20.7%) $13,889 (79.3%) $17,505
2022 $8,485 (40.0%) $12,714 (60.0%) $21,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Overbrook Edu Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1183rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1185th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.6%
Ranks 559th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 564th of 893 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Overbrook Edu Center)26.711.5
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)53.424
 29.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Overbrook Edu Center)14.822.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Overbrook Edu Center)6337
 26%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)46.429.6
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Overbrook Edu Center)24.352.2
 27.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)33.343.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Overbrook Edu Center)44.83.8
 41%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)58.653.8
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Overbrook Edu Center)16.115
 1.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)48.450
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Overbrook Edu Center)20.68.3
 12.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Overbrook Edu Center)43.353.8
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)56.753.6
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Overbrook Edu Center)24.618.1
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Overbrook Edu Center)52.645.2
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Overbrook Edu Center)49.143.2
 5.9%
   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 Students294266
 9.5%
African American246243
 1.2%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander01
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races2910
 65.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Overbrook Edu Center are 91% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Overbrook Edu Center.

Overbrook Edu Center ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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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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