D−
Penrose Sch
PublicElementaryGrades K–8Virtual
2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153 · (215) 400-8310 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
360
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Penrose Sch
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 43 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 55%
Location
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2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten40
Grade 143
Grade 236
Grade 324
Grade 438
Grade 537
Grade 644
Grade 742
Grade 856
Enrollment over time
422’20
402’21
403’22
377’23
360’24
Down 14.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 79%Hispanic 9%Asian 5%Two or more races 5%White 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.