Peirce Thomas Middle School

Public PK, KG-6

 2300 W Cambria St
       Philadelphia, PA  19132-2025


(215) 400-7020

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1507th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,619 Help


Students who attend Peirce Thomas Middle School usually attend:

High:    Strawberry Mansion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.6%
Hispanic:
3.3%
American Indian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Peirce Thomas Middle School ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 133rd among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peirce Thomas Middle School is 13.3. 84 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peirce Thomas Middle School is $20,619, which is the 70th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Peirce Thomas Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peirce Thomas Middle School 1507th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Peirce Thomas Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peirce Thomas Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Peirce Thomas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.52 1235th 1302 5.1%
2004 2.62 1232nd 1308 5.8%
2005 0.28 1296th 1299 0.2%
2006 8.08 1437th 1545 7.0%
2007 3.32 1500th 1555 3.5%
2008 2.14 1516th 1551 2.3%
2009 1.57 1526th 1549 1.5%
2010 12.06 1445th 1579 8.5%
2011 9.30 1497th 1597 6.3%
2012 2.19 1562nd 1599 2.3%
2013 1.45 1481st 1519 2.5%
2014 0.96 1446th 1467 1.4%
2015 3.55 1424th 1474 3.4%
2016 3.09 1505th 1554 3.2%
2017 2.36 1518th 1547 1.9%
2018 2.75 1501st 1530 1.9%
2019 3.15 1504th 1544 2.6%
2022 5.11 1468th 1534 4.3%
2023 4.07 1507th 1534 1.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peirce Thomas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.55 1373rd 1414 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Peirce Thomas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.99 406th 437 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Peirce Thomas Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 719 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1989 0 715 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1990 1 618 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 0 560 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 0 533 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 0 520 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 6 630 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 4 660 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 4 660 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 3 642 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 2 613 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1999 2 568 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 2 544 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 2 542 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 1 476 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 1 476 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 2 445 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 5 526 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 4 445 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 2 394 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 2 428 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 436
2009 3 414 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 427
2010 2 438 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 448
2011 2 438 0 8 0 0 6 0 454
2012 3 444 0 5 0 0 4 0 456
2013 3 421 0 7 0 0 5 0 436
2014 3 399 0 7 0 0 13 0 422
2015 2 412 0 3 0 0 21 0 438
2016 3 439 0 1 0 0 17 0 460
2017 5 446 0 8 0 0 13 0 472
2018 3 446 0 7 0 0 10 0 466
2019 4 417 0 7 0 0 9 0 437
2020 4 332 0 14 0 0 3 0 353
2021 3 274 0 9 0 0 0 0 286
2022 2 235 0 15 3 0 1 0 256
2023 1 229 0 8 3 0 1 0 242

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 Peirce Thomas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 32.0 22.5 n/a
1989 718 31.0 23.1 n/a
1990 621 35.0 17.7 0
1991 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1992 540 29.0 18.6 n/a
1993 524 27.0 19.4 n/a
1994 644 28.0 23.0 n/a
1995 665 29.0 22.9 n/a
1996 665 29.0 22.9 n/a
1997 648 32.0 20.3 n/a
1998 618 30.0 20.6 n/a
1999 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
2000 549 30.0 18.3 91.4
2001 548 27.0 20.3 91.8
2002 481 25.0 19.2 92.1
2003 481 25.0 19.2 92.1
2004 453 26.0 17.4 99.3
2005 537 28.0 19.2 82.5
2006 454 29.2 15.5 90.3
2007 400 23.0 17.4 92
2008 436 23.0 19.0 83.8
2009 427 23.0 18.6 86.3
2010 448 31.0 14.4 88.5
2011 454 22.9 19.7 86.3
2012 456 26.0 17.5 87.5
2013 436 25.0 17.4 87.4
2014 422 25.7 16.4 92.7
2015 438 23.0 19.0 99.3
2016 460 23.0 20.0 100
2017 472 26.1 18.0 100
2018 466 29.1 16.0 99.6
2019 437 34.3 12.7 99.8
2020 353 24.1 14.6 100
2021 286 22.1 12.9 99
2022 256 18.6 13.7 98.8
2023 242 18.1 13.3 100

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 Peirce Thomas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 720 32.0 22.5 n/a
1989 718 31.0 23.1 n/a
1990 621 35.0 17.7 0
1991 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1992 540 29.0 18.6 n/a
1993 524 27.0 19.4 n/a
1994 644 28.0 23.0 n/a
1995 665 29.0 22.9 n/a
1996 665 29.0 22.9 n/a
1997 648 32.0 20.3 n/a
1998 618 30.0 20.6 n/a
1999 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
2000 549 30.0 18.3 91.4
2001 548 27.0 20.3 91.8
2002 481 25.0 19.2 92.1
2003 481 25.0 19.2 92.1
2004 453 26.0 17.4 99.3
2005 537 28.0 19.2 82.5
2006 454 29.2 15.5 90.3
2007 400 23.0 17.4 92
2008 436 23.0 19.0 83.8
2009 427 23.0 18.6 86.3
2010 448 31.0 14.4 88.5
2011 454 22.9 19.7 86.3
2012 456 26.0 17.5 87.5
2013 436 25.0 17.4 87.4
2014 422 25.7 16.4 92.7
2015 438 23.0 19.0 99.3
2016 460 23.0 20.0 100
2017 472 26.1 18.0 100
2018 466 29.1 16.0 99.6
2019 437 34.3 12.7 99.8
2020 353 24.1 14.6 100
2021 286 22.1 12.9 99
2022 256 18.6 13.7 98.8
2023 242 18.1 13.3 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peirce Thomas Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,097 (21.0%) $11,665 (79.0%) $14,762
2020 $3,015 (18.0%) $13,724 (82.0%) $16,739
2021 $5,427 (30.3%) $12,464 (69.7%) $17,891
2022 $11,357 (55.1%) $9,262 (44.9%) $20,619

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peirce Thomas Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1504th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1507th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Peirce Thomas Middle School)15.28.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peirce Thomas Middle School)14.914.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Peirce Thomas Middle School)6.80
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Peirce Thomas Middle School)30.414.8
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Peirce Thomas Middle School)26.67.4
 19.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Peirce Thomas Middle School)3.10
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Peirce Thomas Middle School)7.814.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Peirce Thomas Middle School)1.80
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Peirce Thomas Middle School)2022.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Peirce Thomas Middle School)6.22.4
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Peirce Thomas Middle School)30.414.8
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Peirce Thomas Middle School)16.515.2
 1.3%
   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 Students437242
 44.6%
African American417229
 45.1%
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races91
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Students at Peirce Thomas Middle School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Peirce Thomas Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Peirce Thomas Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Strawberry Mansion High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Peirce Thomas Middle School.


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