D−
Mitchell El Sch
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8Virtual
5500 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · (215) 400-7880 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
283
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Mitchell El Sch
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 34.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 55%
Location
Directions ↗
5500 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten32
Grade 126
Grade 230
Grade 334
Grade 442
Grade 529
Grade 635
Grade 731
Grade 824
Enrollment over time
435’20
376’21
337’22
295’23
283’24
Down 34.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 90%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 3%White <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
No ratings yet. Be the first neighbor to rate it.
Parents talk
Conversations in Town Square that mention Mitchell El Sch.
Other schools in Philadelphia City School District
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.