Summary:
The 19137 zip code area of Philadelphia is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a range of academic performance, with the Franklin Towne Charter High School standing out as a top-performing institution, while the elementary schools and the alternative Maritime Academy Charter School face more challenges.
Franklin Towne Charter High School is a standout in the area, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Pennsylvania and outperforming the state average in Keystone Exams. The school boasts a strong 96.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate, indicating its ability to support students' academic success. In contrast, the Maritime Academy Charter School, an alternative school, faces unique challenges, with lower academic performance compared to state averages, despite maintaining a high 95.7% four-year graduation rate.
The schools in the 19137 zip code serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 56% to 100%. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the varying academic performance observed, as the Bridesburg School, a traditional public school, and the Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School generally lag behind the state averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts. The data suggests that the Franklin Towne Charter High School and the Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School may be better equipped to address the challenges faced by their student populations compared to the traditional public school in the area.
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