Peirce Thomas M School

2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peirce Thomas M School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (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 256 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Peirce Thomas M School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peirce Thomas M School is 0.15, which is less 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)
#1145 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
38%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
92%
14%
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White
1%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Peirce Thomas M School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
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 Peirce Thomas M School's ranking?
Peirce Thomas M School is ranked #1145 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Peirce Thomas M School?
256 students attend Peirce Thomas M School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Peirce Thomas M School students are Black, 6% 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 SD School District.

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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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