Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District

2950 Memphis Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 493 students in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
493 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#655 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
2%
38%
21%
55%
15-19%
57%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
58%
16%
% Black
31%
14%
% White
7%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,925 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,183 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,925
$23,724
Spending / Student
$26,183
$23,146

Best Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Memphis Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4709
Gr: 5-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District manages 1 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District is ranked #658 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
58% of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Memphis Street Academy CS @ Jp Jones School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,183 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-08
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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