Peirce Thomas M School

2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peirce Thomas M 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peirce Thomas M School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Peirce Thomas M School's student population of 242 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
242 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Peirce Thomas M School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peirce Thomas M School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2662 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peirce Thomas M School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peirce Thomas M School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peirce Thomas M School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Peirce Thomas M School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
95%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peirce Thomas M School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peirce Thomas M School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Peirce Thomas M School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peirce Thomas M School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peirce Thomas M School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peirce Thomas M School's ranking?
Peirce Thomas M School is ranked #2662 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Peirce Thomas M School often compared to?
Peirce Thomas M Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhodes E Washington School, Wright Richard R School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Peirce Thomas M School?
242 students attend Peirce Thomas M School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Peirce Thomas M School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peirce Thomas M School?
Peirce Thomas M School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peirce Thomas M School offer ?
Peirce Thomas M School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Peirce Thomas M School part of?
Peirce Thomas M School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Peirce Thomas M School located?
Peirce Thomas M School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

School Reviews

4   8/2/2019
I graduated T.M. Peirce 1943/1944 it then went to 8th grade. It was in the area that was called Little Italy. It was an excellent school. The teachers were super. My 1st grade teacher was Ms Stansbury, my 5th grade teacher was Miss Heck and my 7th grade teacher was Ms Maslin. The fact that at the age of 88 I still remember these teachers. They all made a big impact on my entire education experience. In my day, when you graduated H.S., most of us had to go right to work. There were some of the most fortunate enough to go to college. I am still working and am very appreciative of my school days at T.M Peirce
- Posted by Student/Alumni - June Huntbach

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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