D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Inquiry CS

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 1301 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.44 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 1st percentile
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
268
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%1/100Students gain 0.44 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 1st percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% 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 −22 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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−10 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black52%32%reading +16 pts, math +12 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income52%32%reading +4 pts, math -2 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1301 Belmont Avenue
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19104
District 4200042
NCES School ID 420004200404
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19104

Understanding the community around Inquiry CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,766
Per Capita Income $21,171
Poverty Rate 26.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $253,000
Median Rent $1,225
Owner-Occupied 19.0%
Renter-Occupied 81.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Inquiry CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 85.5%
Two or More Races 8.2%
White 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 268
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Inquiry CS?
Inquiry CS 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 Inquiry CS?
Inquiry CS has 268 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Inquiry CS serve?
Inquiry CS serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Inquiry CS receive per student?
Inquiry CS receives $23,087 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Inquiry CS in 19104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,665
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,706
1-Year Change
-2.5%
% Renters
81.0%

Other Schools in 19104

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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