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Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy vs. Childs George W School

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School Overview

School
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Childs George W School
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Childs George W 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
309 students
443 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Childs George W School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Childs George W School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Childs George W School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 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 Childs George W 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

#1757 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2368 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Childs George W School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 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 Childs George W 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.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 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 Childs George W 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.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 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 Childs George W 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 Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Childs George W School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
37
37
Grade 1 Students
33
46
Grade 2 Students
42
42
Grade 3 Students
44
46
Grade 4 Students
41
35
Grade 5 Students
28
58
Grade 6 Students
35
55
Grade 7 Students
28
47
Grade 8 Students
21
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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
4%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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
41%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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
42%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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 Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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.
0.65
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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 Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 Childs George W 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
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Childs George W 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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