Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dobson James School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Dobson James School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobson James School is 0.67, 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dobson James School?
230 students attend Dobson James School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dobson James School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobson James School?
Dobson James School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dobson James School offer ?
Dobson James School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dobson James School part of?
In what neighborhood is Dobson James School located?
Dobson James School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
