Decatur Stephen School

3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 903 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Stephen 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Decatur Stephen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Decatur Stephen School's student population of 903 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
903 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Decatur Stephen 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 Decatur Stephen School is 0.70, 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
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State Level (PA)
#1777 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
38%
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48%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
15%
14%
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White
49%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Decatur Stephen School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
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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 Decatur Stephen School's ranking?
Decatur Stephen School is ranked #1777 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Decatur Stephen School often compared to?
Decatur Stephen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Decatur Stephen School?
903 students attend Decatur Stephen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Decatur Stephen School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Stephen School?
Decatur Stephen School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Decatur Stephen School offer ?
Decatur Stephen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Decatur Stephen School part of?
Decatur Stephen School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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