Keystone Charter School

4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Keystone 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 is 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Keystone Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Keystone Charter School's student population of 622 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Keystone Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keystone Charter School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1911 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
38%
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48%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keystone Charter 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
34%
14%
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Black
33%
14%
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White
21%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Keystone Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keystone Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keystone Charter School's ranking?
Keystone Charter School is ranked #1911 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Keystone Charter School often compared to?
Keystone Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Disston Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Keystone Charter School?
622 students attend Keystone Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Keystone Charter School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keystone Charter School?
Keystone Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Keystone Charter School offer ?
Keystone Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Keystone Charter School part of?
Keystone Charter School is part of Keystone Academy CS School District.

School Reviews

5   4/19/2022
I really like this school. The discipline is well maintained and the staff is so cooperative. My daughter really enjoys this school. And she is in KG, I want her to continue in this school.
- Posted by Parent - Ash
1   2/20/2020
The school has very poor communication with parents and students. That's been my experience! Every year I check on my child's school performance by talking to my child teachers about weakness. Every year they tell me my child is smart and bright and passing, but during report card time he receives F grades. Every year, the teachers make mistakes on my child grades. It's horrible and I'm fed up!
- Posted by Parent - An involved parents
5   12/8/2017
My children attend this school and they enjoy it there. A lot of work to do , at the beginning the get frustrated a little bit, but once they get used to it they are OK !Caring and loving teachers !!
- Posted by Parent - Val
5   3/16/2017
I love this school.. Everybody is so nice.. My daughter is doing great... thyy get to do monthly book reports.. They challenge theit student. I hope my son gets in this year.
- Posted by Parent - Lali
5   1/14/2014
A great school. My oldest daughter has attend this school since kindergarten and is now in the fifth grade. I like that they give a lot of work. And work to do over the summer. It will prepare them for the future. I hope to get my youngest in kindergarten this up coming sept.
- Posted by Parent - plynn

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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