Serving 1,270 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Spruance Gilbert 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 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 1,270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spruance Gilbert School serves the northeast part of Philadelphia, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spruance Gilbert School's student population of 1,270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spruance Gilbert 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 Spruance Gilbert School is 0.67, 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
#2381 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
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)31.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spruance Gilbert School's ranking?
Spruance Gilbert School is ranked #2381 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spruance Gilbert School often compared to?
Spruance Gilbert Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfair School, Allen Ethan School, Solis-cohen Solomon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spruance Gilbert School?
1,270 students attend Spruance Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spruance Gilbert School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spruance Gilbert School?
Spruance Gilbert School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spruance Gilbert School offer ?
Spruance Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spruance Gilbert School part of?
Spruance Gilbert School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Spruance Gilbert School located?
Spruance Gilbert School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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