Smedley Franklin School (Closed 2011)

1790 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
525 students

Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(09-10)
29%
75%
(09-10)
21%
72%
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
2%
3%

Showing 1995–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(09-10)
19%
8%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(09-10)
71%
16%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

White
(09-10)
7%
73%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
31%

Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Smedley Franklin School?
525 students attend Smedley Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Smedley Franklin School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Smedley Franklin School offer ?
Smedley Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Smedley Franklin School part of?
Smedley Franklin School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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