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Elementary Schools

Decatur Stephen School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 3500 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154.0

(215)400-3050

4/10
#1006
Rank 1006 out of 1,545
Top 65%
English Language Arts6/10 · #749 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1064 · 31st percentile
Science3/10 · #1119 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Decatur Stephen School sits in the far northeast corner of Philadelphia — zip code 19154, a quieter, more suburban-feeling pocket of the city where rowhouses give way to wider streets and a strong sense of neighborhood pride. The school shows some solid English scores but has room to grow in math and science, making it a reasonable option for families rooted in the community who value stability and local ties over top-tier academics. Families drawn to the Northeast Philly lifestyle — close-knit blocks, easy access to Bucks County, and a slower pace than Center City — will likely feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

623 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
286 (46%)
Asian
111 (18%)
Hispanic
101 (16%)
African American
85 (14%)
Multiple Races
37 (6%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners130 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged426 (68%)
Students with Disabilities104 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,029
Enrollment
72.8
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 Programs8/10 · #404 · 75th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found