Creighton Thomas School (Closed 2013)

5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Creighton Thomas School serves 722 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
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Total Students
722 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
42%
74%
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(11-12)
33%
71%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
15%
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Black
46%
14%
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White
4%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Creighton Thomas School?
722 students attend Creighton Thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Creighton Thomas School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creighton Thomas School?
Creighton Thomas School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creighton Thomas School offer ?
Creighton Thomas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Creighton Thomas School part of?
Creighton Thomas School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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