Bartram John - Main

2401 S 67th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Bartram John - Main ranks in the bottom 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bartram John - Main ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bartram John - Main's student population of 478 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Bartram John - Main 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 Bartram John - Main is 0.36, 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)
#1962 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bartram John - Main, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bartram John - Main 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.
6-9%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bartram John - Main 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.
≤5%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bartram John - Main and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bartram John - Main and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bartram John - Main and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bartram John - Main and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bartram John - Main and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bartram John - Main.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Bartram John - Main and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
65-69%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bartram John - Main and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bartram John - Main 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)
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bartram John - Main 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 Bartram John - Main's ranking?
Bartram John - Main is ranked #1962 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartram John - Main?
The graduation rate of Bartram John - Main is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bartram John - Main?
478 students attend Bartram John - Main.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bartram John - Main students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartram John - Main?
Bartram John - Main has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bartram John - Main offer ?
Bartram John - Main offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bartram John - Main part of?
Bartram John - Main is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bartram John - Main located?
Bartram John - Main is located in the Elmwood Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 5 other public schools located in Elmwood Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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