Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lindley Academy Cs At Birney 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 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Birney Preparatory Academy serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.3 square miles in Philadelphia, PA, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Rankings
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney 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 Lindley Academy Cs At Birney is 0.27, 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
#2647 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
85%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindley Academy Cs At Birney's ranking?
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney is ranked #2647 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lindley Academy Cs At Birney often compared to?
Lindley Academy Cs At Birneyis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Julia Ward School, Cooke Jay Middle School, Marshall Thurgood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lindley Academy Cs At Birney?
739 students attend Lindley Academy Cs At Birney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lindley Academy Cs At Birney students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lindley Academy Cs At Birney?
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lindley Academy Cs At Birney offer ?
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lindley Academy Cs At Birney part of?
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney is part of Lindley Academy CS At Birney School District.
In what neighborhood is Lindley Academy Cs At Birney located?
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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