Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Pollock Robert B School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pollock Robert B School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pollock Robert B School's student population of 576 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pollock Robert B School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollock Robert B School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2053 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
35%
14%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pollock Robert B School's ranking?
Pollock Robert B School is ranked #2053 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pollock Robert B School often compared to?
Pollock Robert B Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farrell Louis H School, Rhawnhurst School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pollock Robert B School?
576 students attend Pollock Robert B School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Pollock Robert B School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pollock Robert B School?
Pollock Robert B School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pollock Robert B School offer ?
Pollock Robert B School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Pollock Robert B School part of?
Pollock Robert B School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Pollock Robert B School located?
Pollock Robert B School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2021
This school year has been a tough one. Art Teacher Ms. Kubel is the best! Her art lessons are wonderful. My children have been trapped in the house a lot. They look forward to Ms. Kubel's class. She is so creative! She is so kind! She really cares a lot about her students! It shows!
2 6/1/2020
Pollock is an oK school, they do a lot of fun stuff but what they don't do is care about the students. When there is a problem they never listen to the students they always just throw out suspensions. (you get a suspension, you get a suspension, everybody gets a suspension). The environment there is disgusting the bathrooms always look like and smell like they haven''t been cleaned in years and on Tuesdays and Thursdays I stay after school until 5 pm for a play and I never see the janitors cleaning the walls or moping the floors.
2 7/1/2007
Pollock school has a reputation of being a very good neighborhood school. Unfortunately, I have to tell the truth and voice my opinion. I have spent a lot of time as a volunteer there. They put on a good dog & pony show, but there is so much lacking once you look past the façade that they want you to see. They are extremely disorganized all of the time. I think that they could recover if they just replaced the principal. They recently lost some of their best support staff, and the office people and lunch aides that remain are career former parents that for some reason just hung around; it must be an easy pay check. I have a very low opinion of them. They are frequently very mean to the kids. They are formerly career stay at home parents and hold no professional degrees.
There are several very good teachers there. Some of the teachers have privately confided in me that they too are concerned with the irrational management style of the principal.
The worst condition here is that the children are not happy to be here. One can feel the air of negativity here where the old adage of “children should be seen and not heard” is still in full force. This must have long term effects on the students. It would require effort by the adults to make it happy and interesting. There is this huge cloud of suppression that hangs over the entire campus. If there are any School District administrators reading this, I would strongly encourage them to save Pollock school and place a new energetic principal in this school.
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