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Decatur Stephen School vs. Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School

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School Overview

School
Decatur Stephen School
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 965 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Stephen 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 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fitzpatrick Aloysius L 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
965 students
847 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Decatur Stephen School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Decatur Stephen School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Decatur Stephen School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Stephen School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1671 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2115 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Decatur Stephen School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur Stephen School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur Stephen School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur Stephen School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Decatur Stephen School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
57
Kindergarten Students
114
89
Grade 1 Students
96
100
Grade 2 Students
103
97
Grade 3 Students
101
85
Grade 4 Students
115
87
Grade 5 Students
108
83
Grade 6 Students
117
95
Grade 7 Students
113
65
Grade 8 Students
98
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Decatur Stephen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Decatur Stephen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Decatur Stephen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Decatur Stephen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Decatur Stephen School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Decatur Stephen School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Decatur Stephen School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Decatur Stephen School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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