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Penrose Sch

2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Ranked 473 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Penrose Sch

2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153

About Penrose Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 27% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
377
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.59%
Asian 5.04%
Hispanic 6.37%
Black 81.96%
Two+ Races 4.77%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
1.59%
Asian
5.04%
Hispanic
6.37%
Black
81.96%
Two+ Races
4.77%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 377
43.5%
164 Female
56.5%
213 Male

Student Population

377 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

377 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Penrose Sch Contact Information

Address

2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153

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Phone

(215) 400-8310

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TOP 473 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Penrose Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:24 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Penrose School recently inspired students through an exciting Aviation Career Day organized with Boeing mentors and the National Society of Black Engineers. The event introduced students to aerospace careers while encouraging interest in STEM learning and future leadership opportunities. Participating students also received free bookbags and literacy tools to strengthen reading skills and support learning at home. These uplifting initiatives highlight the school’s commitment to academic growth, career exploration, and providing students with valuable educational resources that build confidence and encourage long-term success.

FAQ

Q1. Does Penrose Sch support STEM learning opportunities?

Ans. Penrose Sch offers activities that teach science, technology, and innovation concepts to students. The school encourages curiosity and problem-solving skills through engaging educational experiences.

Q2. How does Penrose Sch support literacy growth?

Ans. Penrose Sch encourages students to build strong reading habits at school and at home. Educational resources and family involvement help strengthen literacy development.

Q3. Does Penrose Sch work with community organizations?

Ans. Penrose Sch partners with community organizations to provide students with valuable educational opportunities. These partnerships help students explore leadership skills and future career interests.

Q4. What kind of learning environment does Penrose Sch provide?

Ans. Penrose Sch creates a caring and welcoming learning environment for students. Teachers and staff encourage confidence, participation, and academic growth.

Q5. Why do families choose Penrose Sch?

Ans. Families choose Penrose Sch because of its strong focus on academics and student engagement. The school also values community partnerships and positive educational experiences.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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