Independence CS West School District

5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 772 students in Independence CS West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Independence CS West School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,941 Schools
# Students
772 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Independence CS West School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#612 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Independence CS West  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence CS West  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence CS West  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
690 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
89%
14%
# White Students
27 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
4%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
90
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,860 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,512 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Independence CS West  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Independence CS West  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,860
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Independence CS West  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,512
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Independence CS West  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Independence CS West School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Cs West
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Grades: K-8
| 772 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Independence CS West School District?
Independence CS West School District manages 1 public schools serving 772 students.
What is the rank of Independence CS West School District?
Independence CS West School District is ranked #604 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence CS West School District?
89% of Independence CS West School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence CS West School District?
Independence CS West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Independence CS West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,512 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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