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Potter-Thomas Sch

3001 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Ranked 546 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Potter-Thomas Sch

3001 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

About Potter-Thomas Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 16% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
361
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.83%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 74.79%
Black 23.27%
Two+ Races 1.11%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.83%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
74.79%
Black
23.27%
Two+ Races
1.11%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 361
49.31%
178 Female
50.69%
183 Male

Student Population

361 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

180 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Potter-Thomas Sch Contact Information

Address

3001 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

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Phone

(215) 400-7120

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TOP 546 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Potter-Thomas 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

Potter-Thomas School recently celebrated a major achievement after Principal Nichole Polk received the prestigious Lindback Award for Principal Excellence. The recognition honored her outstanding leadership, dedication to academic success, and commitment to supporting students and families throughout the community. The school also continues to benefit from progress on the School Slow Zone initiative aimed at improving traffic safety around the campus for students and pedestrians. These positive milestones reflect the school’s strong commitment to educational excellence, safer community spaces, and creating a supportive learning environment for all students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Potter-Thomas Sch support student safety initiatives?

Ans. Potter-Thomas Sch values student safety and community collaboration on campus. The school supports projects that improve the student experience and neighborhood environment.

Q2. How does Potter-Thomas Sch promote leadership?

Ans. Potter-Thomas Sch celebrates educational leadership and positive accomplishments within the school community. Students and staff are encouraged to strive for excellence.

Q3. What kind of learning environment does Potter-Thomas Sch provide?

Ans. Potter-Thomas Sch creates a caring and inclusive environment that supports student growth. Teachers help students feel confident and engaged in learning.

Q4. Does Potter-Thomas Sch encourage family involvement?

Ans. Potter-Thomas Sch invites families to participate in school events and community activities. Parent involvement is considered important to student success.

Q5. Why do families choose Potter-Thomas Sch?

Ans. Families choose Potter-Thomas Sch because of its supportive environment and strong sense of community. The school focuses on academics, safety, and student development.

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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