Dobson James School

4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dobson James School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dobson James School's student population of 225 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Dobson James School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobson James School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1328 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
38%
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50-59%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
28%
14%
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White
48%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dobson James School's ranking?
Dobson James School is ranked #1328 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dobson James School often compared to?
Dobson James Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Woods Charter School, Cook-wissahickon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dobson James School?
225 students attend Dobson James School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dobson James School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobson James School?
Dobson James School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dobson James School offer ?
Dobson James School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dobson James School part of?
Dobson James School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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