D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Guidon S Bluford El Sch

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 5720 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
531
Students
enrolled
20.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1004.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 5720 Media St
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19131
District 4218990
NCES School ID 421899010043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19131

Understanding the community around Guidon S Bluford El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,434
Per Capita Income $27,140
Poverty Rate 22.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,400
Median Rent $1,268
Owner-Occupied 44.0%
Renter-Occupied 56.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Guidon S Bluford El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.4%
Hispanic/Latino 3.2%
Two or More Races 2.5%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 531
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Guidon S Bluford El Sch?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Guidon S Bluford El Sch?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch has 531 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1.
What grades does Guidon S Bluford El Sch serve?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Guidon S Bluford El Sch receive per student?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch receives $36,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Guidon S Bluford El Sch in 19131 ▼
Avg Home Value
$164,563
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,629
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
56.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026