Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blankenburg Rudolph 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blankenburg Rudolph School serves the southwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blankenburg Rudolph School's student population of 278 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Blankenburg Rudolph 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 Blankenburg Rudolph School is 0.17, 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
#2691 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
91%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
60%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blankenburg Rudolph School's ranking?
Blankenburg Rudolph School is ranked #2691 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blankenburg Rudolph School often compared to?
Blankenburg Rudolph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel Gompers School, Heston Edward School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blankenburg Rudolph School?
278 students attend Blankenburg Rudolph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blankenburg Rudolph School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blankenburg Rudolph School?
Blankenburg Rudolph School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blankenburg Rudolph School offer ?
Blankenburg Rudolph School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blankenburg Rudolph School part of?
Blankenburg Rudolph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Blankenburg Rudolph School located?
Blankenburg Rudolph 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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