Comly Watson School

1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Watson Comly School, also known as Somerton Masonic Hall, is a historic school building located in the Somerton neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1892–1893, it is a two-story, four-bay, brownstone building in the Colonial Revival style.
Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Comly Watson 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 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Comly Watson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Comly Watson School's student population of 587 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Comly Watson 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 Comly Watson School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1611 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
36%
53%
55%
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
51%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comly Watson School's ranking?
Comly Watson School is ranked #1611 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Comly Watson School often compared to?
Comly Watson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loesche William H School, Frank Anne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Comly Watson School?
587 students attend Comly Watson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Comly Watson School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comly Watson School?
Comly Watson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Comly Watson School offer ?
Comly Watson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Comly Watson School part of?
Comly Watson School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Comly Watson School located?
Comly Watson 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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