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Decatur Stephen School

3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 889 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Stephen 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (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

Decatur Stephen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Decatur Stephen School's student population of 889 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
889 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 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
Decatur Stephen 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 Decatur Stephen School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#1820 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Decatur Stephen School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Decatur Stephen 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.
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Decatur Stephen 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.
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Decatur Stephen 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
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Decatur Stephen School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Decatur Stephen School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Decatur Stephen School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Decatur Stephen 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 Decatur Stephen 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 (14-15)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Decatur Stephen School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 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 Decatur Stephen School's ranking?
Decatur Stephen School is ranked #1820 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Decatur Stephen School often compared to?
Decatur Stephen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Decatur Stephen School?
889 students attend Decatur Stephen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Decatur Stephen School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Stephen School?
Decatur Stephen School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Decatur Stephen School offer ?
Decatur Stephen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Decatur Stephen School part of?
Decatur Stephen School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Decatur Stephen School located?
Decatur Stephen School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 889 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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