Serving 965 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 965 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
965 students attend Decatur Stephen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Decatur Stephen School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Stephen School?
Decatur Stephen School has a student ration of 15:1, 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 965 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
