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Universal Alcorn Charter School vs. Independence Charter School

Should you attend Universal Alcorn Charter School or Independence Charter 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
Universal Alcorn Charter School
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Independence Charter School
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Universal Alcorn Charter 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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).
Serving 794 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Independence Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 72% 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
422 students
794 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Universal Alcorn Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Universal Alcorn Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Universal Alcorn Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Universal Alcorn Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence Charter 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

#2205 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1578 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
43%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Universal Alcorn Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Universal Alcorn Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Universal Alcorn Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence Charter 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 Universal Alcorn Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
104
Grade 1 Students
39
98
Grade 2 Students
59
90
Grade 3 Students
42
93
Grade 4 Students
41
91
Grade 5 Students
48
81
Grade 6 Students
50
76
Grade 7 Students
47
81
Grade 8 Students
52
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Universal Alcorn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Universal Alcorn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
87%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Universal Alcorn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Universal Alcorn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence Charter 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Universal Alcorn Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Universal Alcorn Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence Charter 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 Universal Alcorn Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Universal Alcorn Charter 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 Independence Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence Charter 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
n/a
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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