Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lamberton Robert E 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lamberton Robert E Sch serves the west part of its school district in Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles to the outer boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamberton Robert E School's student population of 341 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lamberton Robert E 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 Lamberton Robert E School is 0.22, which is less 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
#2691 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
88%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamberton Robert E School's ranking?
Lamberton Robert E School is ranked #2691 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lamberton Robert E School often compared to?
Lamberton Robert E Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Phila. Achievement Ces, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lamberton Robert E School?
341 students attend Lamberton Robert E School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lamberton Robert E School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamberton Robert E School?
Lamberton Robert E School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lamberton Robert E School offer ?
Lamberton Robert E School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamberton Robert E School part of?
Lamberton Robert E School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lamberton Robert E School located?
Lamberton Robert E School is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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