Laboratory Charter School

Laboratory Charter School is the sole elementary school in the Laboratory Charter School district, serving grades K-8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Based on the available data, this school is performing significantly below the state average, ranking 1463 out of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with only 3.1% of students proficient in math and 12% proficient in ELA, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. Despite spending a relatively high $19,877 per student, the school has not been able to improve its consistently low test scores. Additionally, the school has a dropout rate of 1.4% and serves a population where 44.58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential demographic challenges that may be contributing to the academic struggles.

Overall, Laboratory Charter School appears to be an underperforming institution that is not meeting the educational needs of its students. The data indicates a need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices, resources, and strategies to identify areas for improvement and better support student success.