Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Universal Daroff Charter 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 was 4% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)4%
36%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)59.3%
26.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Daroff Charter School District
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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Universal Daroff Charter School?
624 students attend Universal Daroff Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Universal Daroff Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Universal Daroff Charter School?
Universal Daroff Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Universal Daroff Charter School offer ?
Universal Daroff Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Universal Daroff Charter School part of?
Universal Daroff Charter School is part of Daroff Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Universal Daroff Charter School located?
Universal Daroff Charter School is located in the Haddington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Haddington.
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