Serving 976 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwark 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwark School serves the southern part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwark School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
976 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southwark School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwark School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2278 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwark School's ranking?
Southwark School is ranked #2278 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Southwark School often compared to?
Southwark Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Key Francis Scott School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Southwark School?
976 students attend Southwark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwark School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwark School?
Southwark School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwark School offer ?
Southwark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwark School part of?
Southwark School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwark School located?
Southwark School is located in the East Passyunk Crossing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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