D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Philadelphia Montessori CS

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2227 Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 37% · Math 17% proficient · 17th 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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
262
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%17/100reading 17th percentile, math 18th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs 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 −8 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 proficiency37% (−25 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−30 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
Black32%17%reading -1 pts, math +3 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income37%17%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts20th 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 2227 Island Rd
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19142
District 4200130
NCES School ID 420013000849
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19142

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,723
Per Capita Income $20,671
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $100,800
Median Rent $1,187
Owner-Occupied 46.6%
Renter-Occupied 53.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Philadelphia Montessori CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Two or More Races 2.7%
White 1.2%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 262
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Philadelphia Montessori CS?
Philadelphia Montessori CS has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Philadelphia Montessori CS?
Philadelphia Montessori CS has 262 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Montessori CS serve?
Philadelphia Montessori CS serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Philadelphia Montessori CS receive per student?
Philadelphia Montessori CS receives $21,093 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Philadelphia Montessori CS in 19142 ▼
Avg Home Value
$137,052
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,319
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
53.4%

Other Schools in 19142

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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