Sullivan James J School

5300 Ditman St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sullivan James J 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 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sullivan James J School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Sullivan James J School's student population of 408 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Sullivan James J 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 Sullivan James J School is 0.64, which is more 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)
#2723 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sullivan James J School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sullivan James J 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%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sullivan James J 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
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
41%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sullivan James J School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sullivan James J School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
62%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Sullivan James J 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 Sullivan James J 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)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sullivan James J 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 Sullivan James J School's ranking?
Sullivan James J School is ranked #2723 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sullivan James J School often compared to?
Sullivan James J Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ziegler William H School, Lawton Henry W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sullivan James J School?
408 students attend Sullivan James J School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sullivan James J School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan James J School?
Sullivan James J School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sullivan James J School offer ?
Sullivan James J School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sullivan James J School part of?
Sullivan James J School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sullivan James J School located?
Sullivan James J School is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in Frankford.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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