Spruance Gilbert School

Spruance Gilbert School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA that serves 1,255 students in grades PK-8. It is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 473 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Spruance Gilbert School has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spruance Gilbert School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 18.9% of Spruance Gilbert students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 25% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, only 19.5% were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 33.4% for the district and 48.5% for the state. The school also struggles to serve certain student subgroups effectively, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for Asian, White, and Disabled student performance.

Despite the low academic performance, Spruance Gilbert School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $14,055 to $17,081 per student over the past 4 years. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized. When comparing Spruance Gilbert to nearby schools, such as Moore J Hampton School, which is 0.84 miles away, it becomes clear that Spruance Gilbert is an outlier, with proficiency rates that are over 15 percentage points lower. Addressing the root causes of Spruance Gilbert's poor performance, such as the quality of instruction and support for struggling students, will be crucial for improving outcomes.