Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School (Closed 2018)

1500 W. Ontario Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Young Scholars Kenderton 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
4%
46%
(15-16)
11%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
10%
Black
(15-16)
97%
15%
White
(15-16)
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
99%
38%
School District Name
Young Scholars Kenderton CS 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 46% PA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School?
537 students attend Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School?
Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School offer ?
Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School part of?
Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School is part of Young Scholars Kenderton CS School District.

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