Serving 493 students in grades 5-8, Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones 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 2% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones serves a 2.7 square mile area in Philadelphia, PA, providing access to local families within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones's student population of 493 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones 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 Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is 0.57, 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
#2666 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones's ranking?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is ranked #2666 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% 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 Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones?
493 students attend Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones offer ?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones part of?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is part of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones located?
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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