Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Creighton Thomas 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 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
722 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)33%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
46%
14%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Creighton Thomas School?
722 students attend Creighton Thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Creighton Thomas School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creighton Thomas School?
Creighton Thomas School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creighton Thomas School offer ?
Creighton Thomas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Creighton Thomas School part of?
Creighton Thomas School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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