How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Castor Gardens MS | Northeast Community Propel Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,783 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 21.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Castor Gardens MS | Northeast Community Propel Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,791 | $36,791 |
| District | Philadelphia City SD | Philadelphia City SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Castor Gardens MS | Northeast Community Propel Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.5% | 19.7% |
| African American | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.3% | 41.3% |
| Asian | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Castor Gardens MS | Northeast Community Propel Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 439.3:1 | 891.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 22.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 141 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.