Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jenks Abram School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Jenks Abram School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Jenks Abram School's student population of 241 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Jenks Abram School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenks Abram School is 0.74, 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
#656 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
5%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Jenks Abram School is ranked #656 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jenks Abram School often compared to?
Jenks Abram Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, Fell D Newlin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jenks Abram School?
241 students attend Jenks Abram School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jenks Abram School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenks Abram School?
Jenks Abram School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenks Abram School offer ?
Jenks Abram School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jenks Abram School part of?
Jenks Abram School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Jenks Abram School located?
Jenks Abram School is located in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lower Moyamensing.
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