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Penn Alexander School

Penn Alexander School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated A+, with 595 students and a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 90% in English Language Arts and 89% in Math.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
595
Students per teacher
16.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts90%
Math89%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White46%
Asian25%
Black12%
Two or more races10%
Hispanic6%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+4.2%
Prior-year enrollment
571

Homes assigned to this school

1,844 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Penn Alexander School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
4209 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
(215) 400-7760
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899000619
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

Common questions

About Penn Alexander School

How is Penn Alexander School rated?

Penn Alexander School holds a A+ 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 Penn Alexander School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Penn Alexander School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 90% in English Language Arts and 89% in Math.

What grades does Penn Alexander School serve?

Penn Alexander School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Penn Alexander School?

595 students attend Penn Alexander School, up from 571 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Penn Alexander School?

TopHap matches 1,844 residential properties to Penn Alexander 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 Penn Alexander School in?

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