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Russell Byers CS

1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ranked 442 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Russell Byers CS

1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

About Russell Byers CS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 26% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
668
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.9%
Asian 0.45%
Hispanic 2.4%
Black 94.31%
Two+ Races 1.8%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
0.9%
Asian
0.45%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
94.31%
Two+ Races
1.8%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 668
46.11%
308 Female
53.89%
360 Male

Student Population

668 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

334 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Russell Byers CS Contact Information

Address

1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Phone

(215) 972-1700

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TOP 442 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Russell Byers CS

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: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Russell Byers Charter School recently introduced its multi-grade Summer Reading Challenge to encourage students to continue building literacy skills during the seasonal break. Administrators distributed engaging reading guides designed to keep students motivated, curious, and academically active throughout the summer. At the same time, the school community launched a thoughtful leadership transition initiative aimed at welcoming a new visionary leader while continuing its tradition of academic excellence. These positive developments reflect the school’s strong commitment to student achievement, leadership growth, and creating a supportive learning environment for all students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Russell Byers CS support year-round student learning?

Ans. Russell Byers CS encourages continuous learning opportunities during school breaks and throughout the year. The school motivates students to stay engaged with reading and academic activities.

Q2. How does Russell Byers CS help develop leadership skills?

Ans. Russell Byers CS promotes leadership and communication skills through classroom activities and school programs. Teachers support both the academic and personal growth of students.

Q3. Does Russell Byers CS encourage family involvement in education?

Ans. Russell Byers CS believes in strong partnerships between families and educators. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities and learning initiatives.

Q4. What kind of learning environment does Russell Byers CS provide?

Ans. Russell Byers CS offers a student-centered and welcoming learning environment. The school promotes collaboration, responsibility, and positive educational experiences.

Q5. Why do families choose Russell Byers CS?

Ans. Families choose Russell Byers CS for its strong academic programs and supportive school culture. The campus focuses on leadership, literacy, and student achievement.

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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