New Foundations Charter School

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 8001 Torresdale Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19136


(215) 624-8100

District: New Foundations Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
946th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,722 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  1,496

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.8%
African American:
25.1%
Hispanic:
25.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Compare Details New Foundations Charter School ranks worse than 61.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details New Foundations Charter School ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details New Foundations Charter School ranks worse than 73.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of New Foundations Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at New Foundations Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), African American (25.1%), Hispanic (25.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Foundations Charter School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Foundations Charter School is $16,722.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New Foundations Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Foundations Charter School 946th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See New Foundations Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Foundations Charter School 231st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See New Foundations Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Foundations Charter School 494th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See New Foundations Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Foundations Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.60 1137th 1302 12.7%
2004 25.37 1046th 1308 20.0%
2005 39.57 944th 1299 27.3%
2006 40.95 1125th 1545 27.2%
2007 51.55 936th 1555 39.8%
2008 56.31 839th 1551 45.9%
2009 63.69 651st 1549 58.0%
2010 63.85 663rd 1579 58.0%
2011 67.94 566th 1597 64.6%
2012 65.78 664th 1599 58.5%
2015 68.64 516th 1474 65.0%
2016 64.30 659th 1554 57.6%
2017 59.15 755th 1547 51.2%
2018 58.98 745th 1530 51.3%
2019 57.14 792nd 1544 48.7%
2021 33.82 1034th 1433 27.8%
2022 48.52 917th 1534 40.2%
2023 45.18 946th 1534 38.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.01 566th 1414 60.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.07 94th 437 78.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.48 222nd 432 48.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.98 831st 1236 32.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Foundations Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.59 577th 643 10.3%
2004 7.73 606th 663 8.6%
2005 42.90 470th 687 31.6%
2006 36.75 533rd 736 27.6%
2007 54.95 418th 749 44.2%
2008 68.46 249th 753 66.9%
2009 75.56 158th 770 79.5%
2010 83.75 73rd 805 90.9%
2011 69.86 259th 825 68.6%
2012 56.97 448th 834 46.3%
2015 75.30 186th 835 77.7%
2016 72.61 225th 870 74.1%
2017 63.25 329th 877 62.5%
2018 71.95 238th 861 72.4%
2019 57.93 420th 891 52.9%
2021 39.88 495th 797 37.9%
2022 61.40 333rd 883 62.3%
2023 71.23 231st 893 74.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.77 118th 874 86.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.21 59th 421 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.67 55th 362 84.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.09 186th 681 72.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Foundations Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 62.42 308th 680 54.7%
2016 61.67 339th 677 49.9%
2017 74.00 179th 663 73.0%
2018 53.85 407th 673 39.5%
2019 34.90 507th 693 26.8%
2021 37.13 396th 537 26.3%
2022 29.11 498th 634 21.5%
2023 32.33 494th 674 26.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.12 428th 652 34.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.65 295th 502 41.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.52 153rd 260 41.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.30 101st 252 59.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at New Foundations Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.09 477th 577 17.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Open Quote I have been attending New Foundations Charter School for over 8 years now and can honestly say this is one of the best schools to be at. The teachers want to see you achieve and do their best to help you in any way. Is the school strict? Yes. If your child is getting detentions and such then that is on them for not behaving. It is far from the teacher's fault. The school has a friendly environment and many opportunities for the students, this including academics and extracurricular. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Foundations Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 264 66 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 280 70 16 20 6 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 280 70 16 20 6 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 293 84 8 31 4 n/a n/a 0 420
2005 299 78 8 34 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 321 79 9 39 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 351 73 11 51 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 363 84 13 48 6 n/a n/a 1 515
2009 393 74 17 53 7 n/a n/a 1 545
2010 415 70 22 53 5 n/a n/a 5 570
2011 495 89 22 70 6 0 1 0 683
2012 631 134 30 111 6 0 3 0 915
2013 709 169 39 133 8 2 7 0 1067
2014 812 190 51 172 10 2 10 0 1247
2015 875 188 59 211 6 2 22 0 1363
2016 928 203 65 236 7 3 22 0 1464
2017 895 214 63 275 8 3 19 0 1477
2018 888 212 67 280 4 3 17 0 1471
2019 871 234 65 288 5 5 13 0 1481
2020 775 303 68 326 3 7 67 0 1549
2021 738 334 77 330 3 7 8 0 1497
2022 818 257 42 338 3 5 26 0 1489
2023 610 376 70 375 4 7 54 0 1496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Foundations Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 355 18.5 19.2 0
2002 392 23.0 17.0 0
2003 392 23.0 17.0 0
2004 420 24.0 17.5 0
2005 423 23.0 18.4 0
2006 451 27.0 16.7 60.5
2007 487 27.0 18.0 n/a
2008 515 28.0 18.4 n/a
2009 545 31.0 17.6 n/a
2010 570 32.0 17.8 60.4
2011 683 41.0 16.6 64.9
2012 915 49.0 18.6 60.7
2013 1067 57.0 18.7 61.9
2014 1247 70.0 17.8 60.4
2015 1363 69.0 19.7 60.2
2016 1464 71.0 20.6 62.7
2017 1477 79.0 18.6 62.9
2018 1471 82.0 17.9 54.2
2019 1481 81.4 18.1 55.7
2020 1549 83.5 18.5 55.4
2021 1497 90.0 16.6 64.1
2022 1489 93.8 15.8 99.8
2023 1496 98.8 15.1 64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Foundations Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 355 18.5 19.2 0
2002 392 23.0 17.0 0
2003 392 23.0 17.0 0
2004 420 24.0 17.5 0
2005 423 23.0 18.4 0
2006 451 27.0 16.7 60.5
2007 487 27.0 18.0 n/a
2008 515 28.0 18.4 n/a
2009 545 31.0 17.6 n/a
2010 570 32.0 17.8 60.4
2011 683 41.0 16.6 64.9
2012 915 49.0 18.6 60.7
2013 1067 57.0 18.7 61.9
2014 1247 70.0 17.8 60.4
2015 1363 69.0 19.7 60.2
2016 1464 71.0 20.6 62.7
2017 1477 79.0 18.6 62.9
2018 1471 82.0 17.9 54.2
2019 1481 81.4 18.1 55.7
2020 1549 83.5 18.5 55.4
2021 1497 90.0 16.6 64.1
2022 1489 93.8 15.8 99.8
2023 1496 98.8 15.1 64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Foundations Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $706 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $706
2022 $2,921 (17.5%) $13,800 (82.5%) $16,722

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Foundations Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 792nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 946th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.4%
Ranks 420th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 231st of 893 Middle schools
 21.3%
Ranks 507th of 693 High schoolsRanks 494th of 674 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (New Foundations Charter School)58.140.3
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)71.655.9
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (New Foundations Charter School)4045.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (New Foundations Charter School)8873.1
 14.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)6438.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (New Foundations Charter School)47.331.8
 15.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)72.451.2
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (New Foundations Charter School)36.729
 7.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)54.456.4
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (New Foundations Charter School)30.239
 8.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)60.570.2
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (New Foundations Charter School)33.639
 5.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (New Foundations Charter School)61.962.9
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)65.370.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (New Foundations Charter School)52.615.3
 37.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (New Foundations Charter School)43.525.1
 18.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (New Foundations Charter School)61.564.6
 3.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (New Foundations Charter School)40.637.4
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (New Foundations Charter School)73.268
 5.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Foundations Charter School)64.657
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14811496
 1%
African American234376
 60.7%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian6570
 7.7%
Hispanic288375
 30.2%
Pacific Islander57
 40%
White871610
 30%
Two or More Races1354
 315.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%64.8%
 9.1%


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Students at New Foundations Charter School are 41% White, 25% African American, 25% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,496 students attended New Foundations Charter School.

New Foundations Charter School ranks 946th of 1534 Pennsylvania alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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