Spring Garden School is a public K-8 school in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia. The historic school building originally housed Spring Garden School No. 2. It was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1930–1931.
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Spring Garden 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Garden School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Spring Garden School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2530 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
46%
15%
Black
49%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Garden School's ranking?
Spring Garden School is ranked #2530 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Garden School often compared to?
Spring Garden Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearny Gen Philip School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Garden School?
254 students attend Spring Garden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Spring Garden School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden School?
Spring Garden School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Garden School offer ?
Spring Garden School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Garden School part of?
Spring Garden School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Garden School located?
Spring Garden School is located in the West Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Poplar.
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