Summary:
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School is the sole middle school serving grades 5-9 in the Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School District located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania middle schools over the past 3 years, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.
Academically, Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School struggles significantly, with proficiency rates on standardized tests far below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 0% to 24.3% in English Language Arts and 0% to 4.8% in Math, compared to state averages of 44% to 50.8% in ELA and 30.5% to 44% in Math. The school's science proficiency rate in 2023-2024 was also low at 21.2%, compared to the state average of 54.5%.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $18,033 for the 2022-2023 school year, it has not translated into improved academic performance. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100.27% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Addressing the root causes of the school's persistent low performance and academic gaps will be crucial for improving outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.
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