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Elementary Schools

Taggart John H School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 400 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148.0

(215)400-8290

3/10
#1226
Rank 1226 out of 1,545
Top 79%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1159 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1190 · 23rd percentile
Science1/10 · #1286 · 9th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Taggart John H School sits in South Philly, one of the city's most tight-knit and historically rooted neighborhoods, where row homes line the streets and community pride runs deep. The school shows some bright spots, particularly in science, and families who are active in their child's education and connected to the local community tend to find a lot to work with here. South Philly's walkable streets, neighborhood markets, and strong sense of place make it a distinctive corner of the city to grow up in.

Student Demographics

294 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
133 (45%)
Hispanic
117 (40%)
African American
23 (8%)
White
11 (4%)
Multiple Races
10 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners139 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged245 (83%)
Students with Disabilities28 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

529
Enrollment
37.4
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 · #59 · 96th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found