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C−

Conwell Russell MS

PublicMiddleGrades 5–8

1849 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 · (215) 400-7210 · Part of Philadelphia City School District

Philadelphia’s School Grade D better than 13% of Pennsylvania school districts

Directions
Students
119
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
The gist

What stands out about Conwell Russell MS

  • Its own letter, C−: better results than 15% of Pennsylvania’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 27 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 61.1% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency10%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 55%

Its own letter, C−, places these results among Pennsylvania’s 2,693 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

1849 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 524
Grade 627
Grade 733
Grade 835
Enrollment over time
306’20
231’21
175’22
127’23
119’24

Down 61.1% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Hispanic 65%Black 25%White 7%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Conwell Russell MS from Philadelphia families.

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Pennsylvania’s other public schools; Philadelphia’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.