Russell Byers Charter School vs. Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Should I attend Russell Byers Charter School or Philadelphia Montessori Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell Byers Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Russell Byers Charter 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Philadelphia Montessori Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
699 students
214 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2337 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2166 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
47
Grade 1 Students
77
42
Grade 2 Students
72
58
Grade 3 Students
70
38
Grade 4 Students
75
29
Grade 5 Students
76
-
Grade 6 Students
76
-
Grade 7 Students
75
-
Grade 8 Students
71
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
96%
89%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%