Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District

2950 Memphis Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 544 students in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones 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 Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
544 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#661 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
315 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
15%
# Black Students
175 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
32%
14%
# White Students
32 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
6%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
-
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,682 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,728 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,682
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,728
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Memphis Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4709
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District manages 1 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District is ranked #656 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
58% of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% 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 School District?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,728 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-08
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links