Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Comegys Benjamin B 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 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Comegys Benjamin B 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 Comegys Benjamin B School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Comegys Benjamin B School is ranked #2642 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Comegys Benjamin B School often compared to?
Comegys Benjamin B Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Comegys Benjamin B School?
267 students attend Comegys Benjamin B School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Comegys Benjamin B School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comegys Benjamin B School?
Comegys Benjamin B School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Comegys Benjamin B School offer ?
Comegys Benjamin B School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Comegys Benjamin B School part of?
In what neighborhood is Comegys Benjamin B School located?
Comegys Benjamin B School is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in University City.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
