Dobson James School

4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dobson James School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dobson James School's student population of 225 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
225 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Dobson James School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobson James School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dobson James School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dobson James School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dobson James School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dobson James School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
28%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dobson James School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
48%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Dobson James School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dobson James School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dobson James School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dobson James School's ranking?
Dobson James School is ranked #1346 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dobson James School often compared to?
Dobson James Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Woods Charter School, Cook-wissahickon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dobson James School?
225 students attend Dobson James School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dobson James School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobson James School?
Dobson James School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dobson James School offer ?
Dobson James School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dobson James School part of?
Dobson James School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Dobson James School located?
Dobson James School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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