Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bluford 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2512 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
81%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bluford Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluford Charter School's ranking?
Bluford Charter School is ranked #2512 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bluford Charter School?
525 students attend Bluford Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bluford Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluford Charter School?
Bluford Charter School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluford Charter School offer ?
Bluford Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluford Charter School part of?
Bluford Charter School is part of Bluford Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Bluford Charter School located?
Bluford Charter School is located in the Carroll Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Carroll Park.
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