Universal Creighton Charter School District

5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 673 students in Universal Creighton Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Universal Creighton Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
673 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Universal Creighton Charter 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)
#518 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
36%
41%
55%
30-34%
57%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
65%
15%
% Black
25%
14%
% White
n/a
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,790 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,657
$23,696
Spending / Student
$15,790
$23,119

Best Universal Creighton Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 673 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Universal Creighton Charter School District?
Universal Creighton Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 673 students.
What is the rank of Universal Creighton Charter School District?
Universal Creighton Charter School District is ranked #514 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Universal Creighton Charter School District?
65% of Universal Creighton Charter School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Universal Creighton Charter School District?
Universal Creighton Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Universal Creighton Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,790 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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