- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philadelphia, PA
Castor Gardens Ms
Federal NCES profile for Castor Gardens Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421899003836
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castor Gardens Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #8 of 9
- middle schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castor Gardens Ms has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castor Gardens Ms ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Castor Gardens Ms held near 1,269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421899003836 · Philadelphia, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,318 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Castor Gardens Ms held near 1,269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.6 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Castor Gardens Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 1,318
Castor Gardens Ms
1,318 students
What this shows Castor Gardens Ms reports 1,318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castor Gardens Ms compares
Castor Gardens Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,318
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 240 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
African American 23.4%
Asian 19.9%
White 11.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Castor Gardens Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castor Gardens Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castor Gardens Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
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Wagner Gen Louis Ms
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Clemente Roberto Ms
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Amy at Martin
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Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Castor Gardens Ms
How many students attend Castor Gardens Ms?
Castor Gardens Ms has 1,318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,260 (2022-23) → 1,269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castor Gardens Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Castor Gardens Ms is 18.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castor Gardens Ms?
100.0% of students at Castor Gardens Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castor Gardens Ms?
The largest demographic group at Castor Gardens Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castor Gardens Ms?
Castor Gardens Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Castor Gardens Ms rank among middle schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Castor Gardens Ms ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Castor Gardens Ms, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.