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Elementary Schools

Bethune Mary McLeod School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 3301 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19140.0

(215)400-3890

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1/10
#1481
Rank 1481 out of 1,545
Top 96%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1463 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1455 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #1381 · 2nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bethune Mary McLeod School sits in North Philadelphia, a neighborhood with deep cultural roots and a tight-knit community identity. While the school's academic scores reflect the broader challenges facing many urban schools in the district, families in the area who are engaged and looking for a neighborhood school with a strong sense of place may find it worth exploring. Philadelphia as a whole offers kids an unmatched backdrop of history and culture, and for families rooted in this part of the city, Bethune can be a familiar, community-connected option.

Student Demographics

254 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
195 (77%)
Hispanic
53 (21%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged243 (96%)
Students with Disabilities59 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

433
Enrollment
30.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #75 · 95th percentile

343 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found