Joseph H. Brown Elementary School is an elementary school on Frankford Avenue at Stanwood Street in Holmesburg, in the Northeast Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, currently serving students from kindergarten to eighth grade. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brown Joseph 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 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown Joseph H Sch serves the northeast part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.9 miles, with the furthest point being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Joseph School's student population of 441 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brown Joseph 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 Brown Joseph School is 0.71, which is more 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
#2352 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Joseph School's ranking?
Brown Joseph School is ranked #2352 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brown Joseph School often compared to?
Brown Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forrest Edwin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brown Joseph School?
441 students attend Brown Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Brown Joseph School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Joseph School?
Brown Joseph School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Joseph School offer ?
Brown Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Joseph School part of?
Brown Joseph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Joseph School located?
Brown Joseph School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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