D
Castor Gardens MS
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1800 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · (215) 400-3190 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
1,318
Students per teacher
17:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Castor Gardens MS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 55%
Location
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1800 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6403
Grade 7466
Grade 8449
Enrollment over time
1,385’20
1,255’21
1,260’22
1,269’23
1,318’24
Down 4.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 42%Black 23%Asian 20%White 11%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.