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Joseph W. Catharine School

Joseph W. Catharine School is a public primary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–5, rated B-, with 437 students and a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 29% in English Language Arts and 29% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
437
Students per teacher
12.2:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts29%
Math29%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black68%
Hispanic19%
Two or more races6%
Asian5%
White2%
Native American0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-12.6%
Prior-year enrollment
500

Homes assigned to this school

2,420 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Joseph W. Catharine 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
6600 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Phone
(215) 400-8150
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003602
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

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

About Joseph W. Catharine School

How is Joseph W. Catharine School rated?

Joseph W. Catharine School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Joseph W. Catharine School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Joseph W. Catharine School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 29% in English Language Arts and 29% in Math.

What grades does Joseph W. Catharine School serve?

Joseph W. Catharine School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Joseph W. Catharine School?

437 students attend Joseph W. Catharine School, down from 500 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Joseph W. Catharine School?

TopHap matches 2,420 residential properties to Joseph W. Catharine 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 Joseph W. Catharine School in?

Joseph W. Catharine School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.