Leidy Joseph School (Closed 2014)

1301 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Leidy Joseph School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
314 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
35-39%
73%
(12-13)
30-34%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
16%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
88%
14%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
60%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.22

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Leidy Joseph School?
314 students attend Leidy Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Leidy Joseph School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leidy Joseph School?
Leidy Joseph School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leidy Joseph School offer ?
Leidy Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leidy Joseph School part of?
Leidy Joseph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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