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Elementary Schools

Samuel Gompers School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 5701 Wynnefield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131.0

(215)400-7250

2/10
#1385
Rank 1385 out of 1,545
Top 90%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1270 · 18th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1447 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #1321 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Samuel Gompers School sits in West Philadelphia, a neighborhood with deep roots and a strong sense of community identity, but families here should go in with clear eyes — the school faces real academic challenges, particularly in math and science, where scores land in the single digits statewide. That said, Philadelphia's West Side has seen growing investment in recent years, and families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their child's education may find a tight-knit school community to work with. It's a school that could benefit most from families who are willing to be active partners in their child's learning journey.

Student Demographics

140 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
127 (91%)
Hispanic
4 (3%)
American Indian
4 (3%)
White
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged110 (79%)
Students with Disabilities24 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

238
Enrollment
16.8
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 Programs10/10 · #144 · 91st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found