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John H. Taggart School

John H. Taggart School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated D, with 529 students and a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 37% in English Language Arts and 31% in Math.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
529
Students per teacher
13.7:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts37%
Math31%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic42%
Asian38%
Black8%
Two or more races6%
White5%
Male / female
57% / 43%
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+5.0%
Prior-year enrollment
504

Homes assigned to this school

2,319 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to John H. Taggart School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
400 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone
(215) 400-8290
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003657
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
D-
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About John H. Taggart School

How is John H. Taggart School rated?

John H. Taggart School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated D- overall.

How do students at John H. Taggart School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of John H. Taggart School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 37% in English Language Arts and 31% in Math.

What grades does John H. Taggart School serve?

John H. Taggart School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend John H. Taggart School?

529 students attend John H. Taggart School, up from 504 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to John H. Taggart School?

TopHap matches 2,319 residential properties to John H. Taggart School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is John H. Taggart School in?

John H. Taggart School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.