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Stephen Decatur School

Stephen Decatur School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated B, with 1,028 students and a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 52% in English Language Arts and 39% in Math.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
1,028
Students per teacher
16.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts52%
Math39%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White43%
Hispanic19%
Asian18%
Black13%
Two or more races7%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+5.0%
Prior-year enrollment
979

Homes assigned to this school

4,780 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Stephen Decatur 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
3500 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone
(215) 400-3050
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899004727
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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 Stephen Decatur School

How is Stephen Decatur School rated?

Stephen Decatur 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 Stephen Decatur School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Stephen Decatur School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 52% in English Language Arts and 39% in Math.

What grades does Stephen Decatur School serve?

Stephen Decatur School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Stephen Decatur School?

1,028 students attend Stephen Decatur School, up from 979 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Stephen Decatur School?

TopHap matches 4,780 residential properties to Stephen Decatur 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 Stephen Decatur School in?

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