Is The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber a good school?

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks 367 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended 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 76% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

Summary:

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is a public magnet high school serving grades 5-12 in the Philadelphia City School District, with 642 students. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, currently ranking 367th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber outperforms the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several key academic metrics, including PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency rates, as well as Keystone Exam performance in Literature. The school performs exceptionally well for its African American and White student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it is able to achieve strong academic outcomes, particularly for its low-socioeconomic status students.

While The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber outperforms most nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, including Sayre William L Middle School, Parkway West, Philadelphia Learning Academy - West, School of the Future, West Philadelphia High School, and Overbrook High School, it is outperformed by some charter schools in the area, such as Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, Mastery Charter School - Shoemaker Campus, and KIPP DuBois Charter School, which have higher rankings and better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-12

5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131

(215) 400-7270

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,371

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 557

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.1%

White:

10.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks better than 83.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.49. (See more...)

Compare Details The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks worse than 53.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 13^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (76.1%), White (10.1%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is 14.4. 36 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber employs 38.6 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 2024 Rankings:

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber:

SchoolDigger ranks The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 144^th of 891 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:

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Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 367^th of 686 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:

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Male students:

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2022	71.28	228^th	883	74.2%
2023	82.36	127^th	893	85.8%
2024	79.49	144^th	891	83.8%

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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%
2024	89.84	42^nd	877	95.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.61	224^th	860	74.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.39	106^th	870	87.8%

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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%
2024	98.09	7^th	408	98.3%

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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%
2024	52.15	367^th	686	46.5%

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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%
2024	64.23	217^th	664	67.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.11	369^th	665	44.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.95	337^th	662	49.1%

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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%
2024	80.41	44^th	284	84.5%

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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
2024	56	424	24	24	2	27	557

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
2024	557	38.6	14.4	100.4

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
2024	557	38.6	14.4	100.4

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

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 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 (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	557	39	14.4	100.4%	56 (10.1%)	424 (76.1%)	24 (4.3%)	24 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)	52.2	367^th of 686 public high schools	46.5%		72.5	187^th of 674 public high schools	72.3%	180	24.2	50.5	73.7	56.3	51.1	39.6	36.8	43.4	63.1	63.1	81.3	68.2	75.5	66.7	71.1	$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	391	31	12.4	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	352 (90.0%)	18 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	5.1	639^th of 686 public high schools	6.9%		7.6	617^th of 674 public high schools	8.5%	22	6.6	8.8	29.8													$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	742	52	14.4	99.6%	4 (0.5%)	651 (87.7%)	21 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.2%)	26.8	520^th of 686 public high schools	24.2%		8.3	612^th of 674 public high schools	9.2%	92	19.0	31.4	56.0			5.5	5.5	5.6	28.1	28.1			25.3	30.7	28.0	$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	523	36	14.5	99.4%	1 (0.2%)	504 (96.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	9.8	604^th of 686 public high schools	12.0%		10.9	599^th of 674 public high schools	11.1%	5	11.1	14.0	40.0													$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	424	36	11.7	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	383 (90.3%)	16 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	4.3	645^th of 686 public high schools	6.0%		3.3	666^th of 674 public high schools	1.2%	21	5.0	10.3	25.5													$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	167	16	10.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	150 (89.8%)	4 (2.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	12.2	586^th of 686 public high schools	14.6%		14.3	578^th of 674 public high schools	14.2%	8	4.5	17.5	46.5													$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	60	10	5.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	58 (96.7%)	2 (3.3%)	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	560	45	12.3	100.0%	6 (1.1%)	518 (92.5%)	20 (3.6%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	3.7	657^th of 686 public high schools	4.2%		6.3	624^th of 674 public high schools	7.4%	33	4.1	9.0	23.3													$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	593	49	12.0	100.0%	6 (1.0%)	527 (88.9%)	25 (4.2%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	2.9	666^th of 686 public high schools	2.9%		3.3	665^th of 674 public high schools	1.3%	1	2.0	3.0	24.2													$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	773	48	15.9	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	719 (93.0%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.8%)	9.9	603^rd of 686 public high schools	12.1%		12.2	586^th of 674 public high schools	13.1%	17	14.1	18.6	34.9		5.1	5.4	6.8	5.9	23.3	23.3		19.2	20.9	25.3	22.0	$19,187	$5,757	$13,430

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