Philadelphia Primary School
Tel:
(315) 642-3432
Philadelphia Primary School serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Philadelphia Primary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Philadelphia Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Philadelphia Primary School's student population of 117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 117 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Philadelphia Primary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Philadelphia Primary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2430 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 86% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian River Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Philadelphia Primary School is Indian River High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Indian River Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Indian River High School Grades: 9-12 | 860 students
0.8 miles
32925 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-3427 0.8 9-12 860 - Philadelphia Indian River Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 786 students
1.0 miles
32735 County Rt 29
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0125 1.0 6-8 786 - Philadelphia Indian River Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 612 students
1.2 miles
32430 Us Rt 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0405 1.2 4-5 612 - Antwerp Antwerp Primary School Grades: K-3 | 215 students
5.8 miles
10 Academy St
Antwerp, NY 13608
(315) 659-8386 5.8 K-3 215 - Theresa Theresa Primary School Grades: K-3 | 204 students
6.1 miles
125 Bridge St
Theresa, NY 13691
(315) 628-4432 6.1 K-3 204
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