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Patterson John M School vs. Morton Thomas G School

Should you attend Patterson John M School or Morton Thomas G School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Patterson John M School
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Morton Thomas G School
2501 S 63rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Patterson John M 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morton Thomas G 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
399 students
353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patterson John M School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morton Thomas G School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patterson John M School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morton Thomas G School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patterson John M School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morton Thomas G School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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

#2448 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2592 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morton Thomas G 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 Patterson John M School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morton Thomas G School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
-
Kindergarten Students
72
66
Grade 1 Students
71
57
Grade 2 Students
63
50
Grade 3 Students
66
58
Grade 4 Students
78
68
Grade 5 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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
83%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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 Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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.
0.31
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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 Patterson John M 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 Morton Thomas G 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
11%
(08-09 School Year Data)
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patterson John M 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morton Thomas G 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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