Dimner Beeber Middle School was a historic middle school located in the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Irwin T. Catharine and built in 1931–1932.
Serving 557 students in grades 5-12, The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber is 0.41, 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
#828 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
76%
14%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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 The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber's ranking?
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber is ranked #828 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber often compared to?
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeberis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Dubois Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber?
The graduation rate of The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber?
557 students attend The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber?
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber offer ?
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber part of?
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber located?
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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