The Rudolph Blankenburg School is an historic, American school that is located in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia, and was named in honor of Rudolph Blankenburg, who was mayor of Philadelphia between 1911 and 1915.
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blankenburg Rudolph School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blankenburg Rudolph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blankenburg Rudolph School's student population of 257 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Blankenburg Rudolph School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blankenburg Rudolph School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2691 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
95%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blankenburg Rudolph School's ranking?
Blankenburg Rudolph School is ranked #2691 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blankenburg Rudolph School often compared to?
Blankenburg Rudolph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heston Edward School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blankenburg Rudolph School?
257 students attend Blankenburg Rudolph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Blankenburg Rudolph School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blankenburg Rudolph School?
Blankenburg Rudolph School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blankenburg Rudolph School offer ?
Blankenburg Rudolph School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blankenburg Rudolph School part of?
Blankenburg Rudolph School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Blankenburg Rudolph School located?
Blankenburg Rudolph School is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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