Ad Prima Charter School

Ad Prima Charter School is the sole school in the Ad Prima Charter School district, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 578 students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The district is ranked 442 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While there are no clear standout schools to compare Ad Prima Charter School against, the data reveals some concerning trends. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Its math proficiency rates, ranging from 12.1% to 31.7%, are particularly low compared to the state average of 30.5% to 53.5%. Similarly, the school's ELA proficiency rates, while better in the higher grades, still fall short of the state average of 48.5% with an overall proficiency of 37.4%. Science proficiency rates also lag behind state averages.

Despite spending $18,369 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, Ad Prima Charter School is struggling to achieve strong academic outcomes. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three school years, from 1205 out of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1232 out of 1526 in 2023-2024 and 1221 out of 1511 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school may need to implement comprehensive improvement strategies to address these challenges and better support the learning and development of its students.