Serving 959 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Belmont Charter 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belmont Charter School serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in Philadelphia, PA, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belmont Charter School's student population of 959 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
959 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Belmont Charter 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 Belmont Charter School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2605 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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Hispanic
4%
16%
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Black
95%
14%
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White
1%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Show full history, 2003–2013 (no data for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belmont Charter School's ranking?
Belmont Charter School is ranked #2605 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Belmont Charter School often compared to?
Belmont Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs, Inquiry Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belmont Charter School?
The graduation rate of Belmont Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Belmont Charter School?
959 students attend Belmont Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Belmont Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belmont Charter School?
Belmont Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belmont Charter School offer ?
Belmont Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belmont Charter School part of?
Belmont Charter School is part of Belmont Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Belmont Charter School located?
Belmont Charter School is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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