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Pennell Joseph Sch
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1800 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · (215) 400-3680 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
301
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Pennell Joseph Sch
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 45 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 55%
Location
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1800 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K31
Kindergarten32
Grade 151
Grade 253
Grade 335
Grade 450
Grade 549
Enrollment over time
350’20
313’21
311’22
308’23
301’24
Down 14% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 88%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.