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Catharine Joseph School

6600 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catharine Joseph 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Catharine Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Catharine Joseph School's student population of 440 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Catharine Joseph School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catharine Joseph School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2480 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Catharine Joseph School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Catharine Joseph School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Catharine Joseph School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Catharine Joseph School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Catharine Joseph School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catharine Joseph School's ranking?
Catharine Joseph School is ranked #2480 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Catharine Joseph School often compared to?
Catharine Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson John M School, Penrose School, Morton Thomas G School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Catharine Joseph School?
440 students attend Catharine Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Catharine Joseph School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catharine Joseph School?
Catharine Joseph School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catharine Joseph School offer ?
Catharine Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Catharine Joseph School part of?
Catharine Joseph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Catharine Joseph School located?
Catharine Joseph School is located in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwest Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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