Serving 673 students in grades 5-12, The Science Leadership At Beeber ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Science Leadership At Beeber ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Science Leadership At Beeber's student population of 673 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Science Leadership At Beeber 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 The Science Leadership At Beeber is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
72%
14%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Science Leadership At Beeber's ranking?
The Science Leadership At Beeber is ranked #1468 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Science Leadership At Beeber?
The graduation rate of The Science Leadership At Beeber is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Science Leadership At Beeber?
673 students attend The Science Leadership At Beeber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of The Science Leadership At Beeber students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Science Leadership At Beeber?
The Science Leadership At Beeber has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Science Leadership At Beeber offer ?
The Science Leadership At Beeber offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is The Science Leadership At Beeber part of?
The Science Leadership At Beeber is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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