Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19154


Summary:

The 19154 zip code area of Philadelphia is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Philadelphia City School District. While the schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, their academic performance varies significantly.

The standout school in the area is the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, a high school that ranks 198th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and boasts impressive proficiency rates on Keystone Exams, a 98.8% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 0.1% dropout rate. In contrast, MaST Community Charter School III struggles, with much lower proficiency rates than the state averages. The elementary schools, Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, also show varying levels of performance, with Decatur Stephen outperforming the district and state in most PSSA subject areas.

The data suggests that factors such as school choice, funding, and the challenges of high-poverty schools may contribute to the performance gaps observed in the 19154 zip code area. While some schools are excelling, others are struggling, highlighting the need for continued efforts to support and improve educational outcomes for all students in this community.








Cities Near Zip Code 19154

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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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