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Spruance Gilbert Sch

6401 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Ranked 402 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Spruance Gilbert Sch

6401 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

About Spruance Gilbert Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 30% in Reading.
84
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1255
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 10.6%
Asian 10.68%
Hispanic 45.42%
Black 30.36%
Two+ Races 2.07%
Native Am. 0.64%
White
10.6%
Asian
10.68%
Hispanic
45.42%
Black
30.36%
Two+ Races
2.07%
Native Am.
0.64%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1255
51.16%
642 Female
48.84%
613 Male

Student Population

1255 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

627 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Spruance Gilbert Sch Contact Information

Address

6401 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

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Phone

(215) 400-3290

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TOP 402 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Spruance Gilbert 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

Spruance Gilbert School is expanding learning opportunities by introducing specialized literacy and math support tools designed to improve academic performance in early childhood grade levels. Faculty members have also integrated Career and Technical Education frameworks that expose students to real-world industrial and career concepts through engaging classroom activities. These innovative efforts highlight the school’s commitment to academic growth, career readiness, and meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for long-term educational success and achievement.

FAQ

Q1. Does Spruance Gilbert Sch support early childhood learning?

Ans. Spruance Gilbert Sch provides programs that help elementary students develop literacy and mathematics skills. Teachers focus on building a strong academic foundation for students.

Q2. How does Spruance Gilbert Sch prepare students for future careers?

Ans. Spruance Gilbert Sch offers career-oriented learning experiences and practical educational activities. These programs help students explore different career pathways.

Q3. Does Spruance Gilbert Sch use hands-on learning activities?

Ans. Spruance Gilbert Sch uses interactive classroom activities to keep students engaged in learning. Students are encouraged to participate actively in lessons and projects.

Q4. What kind of learning environment does Spruance Gilbert Sch provide?

Ans. Spruance Gilbert Sch maintains a positive and supportive learning environment. Staff members encourage confidence, academic growth, and student success.

Q5. Why do families choose Spruance Gilbert Sch?

Ans. Families choose Spruance Gilbert Sch because of its focus on academics and student growth. The school values innovation, learning, and community service.

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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