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John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences vs. Lingelbach Anna L School

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School Overview

School
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lingelbach Anna L School
6340 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lingelbach Anna 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
385 students
331 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lingelbach Anna L School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lingelbach Anna L School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lingelbach Anna L School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 Lingelbach Anna 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

#1923 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2248 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lingelbach Anna L School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 Lingelbach Anna 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.
47%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 Lingelbach Anna 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.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 Lingelbach Anna 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 John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lingelbach Anna L School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
32
46
Grade 1 Students
45
41
Grade 2 Students
58
22
Grade 3 Students
35
44
Grade 4 Students
53
33
Grade 5 Students
48
32
Grade 6 Students
48
36
Grade 7 Students
37
37
Grade 8 Students
29
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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
78%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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
9%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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.
0.38
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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 John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
12%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences, 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 Lingelbach Anna 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 2008-09 school year.
 
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