Rhoads James School

4901 Parrish St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rhoads James 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rhoads James School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Rhoads James School's student population of 409 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
409 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Rhoads James 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 Rhoads James School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2337 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rhoads James School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhoads James School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
93%
14%
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White
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63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Rhoads James School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhoads James School's ranking?
Rhoads James School is ranked #2337 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rhoads James School often compared to?
Rhoads James Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steel Edward School, Day Anna B School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rhoads James School?
409 students attend Rhoads James School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rhoads James School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhoads James School?
Rhoads James School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rhoads James School offer ?
Rhoads James School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rhoads James School part of?
Rhoads James School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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