Serving 831 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Greenberg Joseph School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Greenberg Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Greenberg Joseph School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
Greenberg Joseph School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenberg Joseph School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Greenberg Joseph School is ranked #387 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greenberg Joseph School often compared to?
Greenberg Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Anne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Greenberg Joseph School?
831 students attend Greenberg Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Greenberg Joseph School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenberg Joseph School?
Greenberg Joseph School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenberg Joseph School offer ?
Greenberg Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Greenberg Joseph School part of?
Greenberg Joseph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenberg Joseph School located?
Greenberg Joseph School is located in the Bustleton neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Bustleton.
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