The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks 187 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that serves grades 5-12 with a student population of 642. Despite being part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance.

In the 2022-2023 school year, 73.5% of students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to just 34.2% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school also excelled in PSSA Science with 70.9% proficiency, far surpassing the district's 41% and the state's 65.6%. Additionally, the school's Keystone Exam results were impressive, with 83.2% proficiency in Literature, 54% in Biology, and 39.5% in Algebra I, all significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber also stands out for its high graduation rates, ranging from 89.7% to 94% over the past five years, and low dropout rates, between 1% and 3%. Compared to nearby schools like Sayre William L Middle School, Parkway West, and Philadelphia Learning Academy - South, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and White students. This diversity, combined with the school's academic success, suggests that it may have unique practices and approaches that could serve as a model for other schools in the Philadelphia City School District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-12

5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131

(215) 400-7270

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,371

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.6%

White:

10.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks better than 85.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.36. (See more...)

Compare Details The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks better than 72.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.6%), White (10.1%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is 16.3. 34 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is $16,371. 38 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber:

SchoolDigger ranks The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 127^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 187^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.28	228^th	883	74.2%
2023	82.36	127^th	893	85.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.24	63^rd	874	92.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.41	12^th	421	97.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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Rank History for all high school students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	43.20	457^th	663	31.1%
2018	52.67	414^th	673	38.5%
2019	31.12	526^th	693	24.1%
2021	16.83	477^th	537	11.2%
2022	54.77	349^th	634	45.0%
2023	72.49	187^th	674	72.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.44	69^th	652	89.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.75	9^th	260	96.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.67	51^st	577	91.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	45	134	14	24	2	8	227
2016	60	220	17	41	2	20	360
2017	64	306	22	55	2	26	475
2018	70	311	17	55	1	28	482
2019	78	363	17	50	1	32	541
2020	70	430	23	47	1	33	604
2021	82	497	27	44	1	21	672
2022	87	485	33	38	1	29	673
2023	65	479	29	40	2	27	642

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 The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	227	8.0	28.3	51.5
2016	360	5.0	72.0	100
2017	475	24.7	19.1	100
2018	482	14.2	33.9	100
2019	541	19.8	27.2	99.8
2020	604	23.3	25.8	99.8
2021	672	25.2	26.5	98.8
2022	673	25.4	26.4	99.6
2023	642	39.2	16.3	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 The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	227	8.0	28.3	51.5
2016	360	5.0	72.0	100
2017	475	24.7	19.1	100
2018	482	14.2	33.9	100
2019	541	19.8	27.2	99.8
2020	604	23.3	25.8	99.8
2021	672	25.2	26.5	98.8
2022	673	25.4	26.4	99.6
2023	642	39.2	16.3	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 The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,108 (9.2%)	$10,905 (90.8%)	$12,013
2020	$1,022 (8.1%)	$11,650 (91.9%)	$12,671
2021	$2,408 (18.5%)	$10,618 (81.5%)	$13,026
2022	$8,093 (49.4%)	$8,277 (50.6%)	$16,371

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 526^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 187^th of 674 High schools	48.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	16.1	42.3	26.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	50	68	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	34.4	39.5	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	39.6	54	14.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	71.3	83.2	11.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	16.1	41.4	25.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber)	50	73.5	23.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	541	642	18.7%
African American	363	479	32%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	17	29	70.6%
Hispanic	50	40	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	78	65	16.7%
Two or More Races	32	27	15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	100%	0.2%

Schools Near The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber	Public, Magnet	5-12	5925 Malvern Ave	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7270	642	39	16.3	100.0%	65 (10.1%)	479 (74.6%)	40 (6.2%)	29 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	72.5	187^th of 674 public high schools	72.3%		54.8	349^th of 634 public high schools	45.0%	162	39.5	54.0	83.2	42.3	43.5	45.0	35.2	41.4	70.9	70.9	68.0	69.6	76.3	76.4	73.5	$16,371	$8,093	$8,277
Overbrook High School	Public	9-12	5898 Lancaster Ave	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7300	387	21	18.7	99.7%	3 (0.8%)	360 (93.0%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	7.6	617^th of 674 public high schools	8.5%		3.1	618^th of 634 public high schools	2.5%	1	0.0	14.3	37.0													$19,428	$10,629	$8,799
Mastery Charter School - Shoemaker Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	5301 Media Street	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 296-7111	782	53	14.8		1 (0.1%)	693 (88.6%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.3%)	8.3	612^th of 674 public high schools	9.2%		4.8	597^th of 634 public high schools	5.8%	15	8.8	9.4	33.9			7.5	3.0	5.3	22.5	22.5			23.0	35.4	29.0	$22,072	$4,458	$17,614
KIPP DuBois Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	5070 Parkside Avenue	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	KIPP DuBois Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 307-3465	497	35	14.2		0 (0.0%)	486 (97.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	10.9	599^th of 674 public high schools	11.1%		13.1	555^th of 634 public high schools	12.5%	44	11.7	11.7	37.7													$19,753	$2,325	$17,428
Sayre William L Middle School	Public	9-12	5800 Walnut St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7800	355	33	10.6	99.7%	1 (0.3%)	317 (89.3%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	3.3	666^th of 674 public high schools	1.2%		2.5	624^th of 634 public high schools	1.6%	42	1.9	1.8	16.4													$21,800	$10,421	$11,379
Parkway West	Public, Magnet	9-12	4725 Fairmont Ave	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7710	228	17	13.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	210 (92.1%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	14.3	578^th of 674 public high schools	14.2%		13.9	551^st of 634 public high schools	13.1%	27	0.0	25.6	45.9													$21,956	$11,333	$10,623
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West	Public	9-12	4300 Westminster Ave	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-9080	58	12	5.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	52 (89.7%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			0.0													$55,977	$18,920	$37,056
School of the Future	Public, Magnet	9-12	4021 Parkside Ave	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7790	568	41	13.7	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	521 (91.7%)	22 (3.9%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	6.3	624^th of 674 public high schools	7.4%		5.8	589^th of 634 public high schools	7.1%	35	4.8	8.5	30.5													$18,264	$9,127	$9,137
West Philadelphia High School	Public	9-12	4901 Chestnut St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7900	543	42	13.0	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	486 (89.5%)	18 (3.3%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	3.3	665^th of 674 public high schools	1.3%		7	583^rd of 634 public high schools	8.0%	82	0.0	7.1	15.5													$18,425	$8,606	$9,819
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	5501 Cedar Avenue	Philadelphia	19143	Philadelphia County	Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 387-5149	774	52	14.8	99.5%	2 (0.3%)	721 (93.2%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.8%)	12.2	586^th of 674 public high schools	13.1%		9.1	571^st of 634 public high schools	9.9%	15	12.7	11.7	40.0		3.0	4.0	10.2	5.6	30.7	30.7		15.3	36.0	41.3	30.5	$19,187	$5,757	$13,430

Frequently Asked Questions about The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

What is the racial makeup of The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?

Students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber are 75% African American, 10% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber a good school?

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks 187^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber.

What district is The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber in?

Philadelphia City School District

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