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Southwark School

Southwark School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated B-, with 976 students and a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 37% in English Language Arts and 24% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
976
Students per teacher
15.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts37%
Math24%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic58%
Asian19%
White14%
Black7%
Two or more races2%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+4.6%
Prior-year enrollment
933

Homes assigned to this school

6,011 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Southwark 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
1835 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone
(215) 400-8400
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003654
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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 Southwark School

How is Southwark School rated?

Southwark 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 Southwark School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Southwark School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 37% in English Language Arts and 24% in Math.

What grades does Southwark School serve?

Southwark School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Southwark School?

976 students attend Southwark School, up from 933 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Southwark School?

TopHap matches 6,011 residential properties to Southwark 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 Southwark School in?

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