C+
Average
68/100

Universal Creighton CS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 5401 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 33rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
A
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 81st percentile
Resources
B+
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

68
Repit Score
out of 100
673
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%33/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%81/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.39 in 2009–19; 74th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 +5 points better 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 proficiency48% (−14 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−21 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
Black42%12%reading +9 pts, math -2 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +3 pts, math +4 pts40th percentile (list)
Asian77%67%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income49%27%reading +5 pts, math +4 pts46th 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 5401 Tabor Avenue
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19120
District 4200866
NCES School ID 420086607457
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19120

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,505
Per Capita Income $21,642
Poverty Rate 26.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%
High School or Higher 75.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,200
Median Rent $1,132
Owner-Occupied 65.1%
Renter-Occupied 34.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Universal Creighton CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 64.9%
Black 24.8%
Asian 9.5%
White 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 673
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Universal Creighton CS?
Universal Creighton CS has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Universal Creighton CS?
Universal Creighton CS has 673 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Universal Creighton CS serve?
Universal Creighton CS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Universal Creighton CS receive per student?
Universal Creighton CS receives $16,706 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Universal Creighton CS in 19120 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,268
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,551
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
34.9%

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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