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Penrose School vs. Catharine Joseph School

Should you attend Penrose School or Catharine Joseph School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Penrose School
2515 S 78th St
Philadelphia, PA 19153
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Catharine Joseph School
6600 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Penrose School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Catharine Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Penrose 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catharine Joseph 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 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
377 students
421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penrose School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catharine Joseph School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penrose School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catharine Joseph School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penrose School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catharine Joseph School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penrose School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catharine Joseph School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2523 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2475 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penrose School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catharine Joseph School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catharine Joseph School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catharine Joseph School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catharine Joseph School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Penrose School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Catharine Joseph School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
38
63
Grade 1 Students
31
72
Grade 2 Students
30
62
Grade 3 Students
41
63
Grade 4 Students
36
73
Grade 5 Students
45
64
Grade 6 Students
43
-
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
52
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penrose School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catharine Joseph School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penrose School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catharine Joseph School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
82%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penrose School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catharine Joseph School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penrose School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catharine Joseph School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penrose School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catharine Joseph School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penrose School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catharine Joseph School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penrose School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catharine Joseph School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(08-09 School Year Data)
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penrose School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catharine Joseph School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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