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Southwark Sch

1835 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Ranked 362 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Southwark Sch

1835 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

About Southwark Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 33% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
966
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 13.98%
Asian 19.36%
Hispanic 57.76%
Black 5.8%
Two+ Races 2.9%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
13.98%
Asian
19.36%
Hispanic
57.76%
Black
5.8%
Two+ Races
2.9%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 966
48.86%
472 Female
51.14%
494 Male

Student Population

966 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

322 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Southwark Sch Contact Information

Address

1835 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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Phone

(215) 400-8400

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TOP 362 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwark 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

Southwark School is preparing for major improvements after district leaders approved a significant $45.8 million investment for campus modernization and infrastructure upgrades. The funding will support long-term renovations designed to improve learning environments and facilities for students and staff. To maintain student comfort during construction, high-quality modular restroom facilities are also being installed on campus. These positive developments demonstrate the district’s commitment to creating safe, modern, and supportive educational spaces while continuing to invest in the future success and well-being of the Southwark school community.

FAQ

Q1. Does Southwark Sch support campus improvement projects?

Ans. Southwark Sch continues to improve learning spaces and student facilities. These projects help create a safer and more modern environment for students and staff.

Q2. How does Southwark Sch support students during campus renovations?

Ans. Southwark Sch works to ensure students continue learning comfortably during improvement projects. The school remains committed to maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Q3. Does Southwark Sch encourage family involvement?

Ans. Southwark Sch values communication and involvement between educators and families. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities and community programs.

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

Ans. Southwark Sch offers a warm and student-centered learning environment. Teachers and staff support both academic and personal development.

Q5. Why do families choose Southwark Sch?

Ans. Families choose Southwark Sch because of its commitment to modernization and student support. The school values positive learning experiences and strong community connections.

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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