Public School Review - Established 2003

Wright Richard R School vs. Peirce Thomas M School

Should you attend Wright Richard R School or Peirce Thomas M 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.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Wright Richard R School
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Peirce Thomas M School
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wright Richard R 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peirce Thomas 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
259 students
189 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wright Richard R School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peirce Thomas M School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wright Richard R School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peirce Thomas M School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wright Richard R School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peirce Thomas M School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.

Test Scores

#2636 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2691 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas M School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wright Richard R School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Peirce Thomas M School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
23
30
Grade 1 Students
30
28
Grade 2 Students
40
28
Grade 3 Students
47
30
Grade 4 Students
48
37
Grade 5 Students
47
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.
% Black
85%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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 2018-19 school year.
0.27
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
5%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wright Richard R 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 Peirce Thomas 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.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE