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Universal Alcorn CS

3200 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Ranked 345 of 531 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Universal Alcorn CS

3200 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

About Universal Alcorn CS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 40% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
422
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.9%
Asian 2.61%
Hispanic 5.69%
Black 86.73%
Two+ Races 2.61%
Native Am. 0.47%
White
1.9%
Asian
2.61%
Hispanic
5.69%
Black
86.73%
Two+ Races
2.61%
Native Am.
0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 422
45.73%
193 Female
54.27%
229 Male

Student Population

422 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

422 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Universal Alcorn CS Contact Information

Address

3200 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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Phone

(215) 952-6219

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TOP 345 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Universal Alcorn 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: 08:00 AM – 03:00 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

The deadline for the enrollment process of the Freedom School’s Literacy Academy has been pushed back to May 15, 2026. The Universal Alcorn CS is one of the most important sites where children are receiving intensive summer literacy tutoring services for entering grades 1st-3rd, which helps improve reading abilities, self-confidence, and academic preparedness through culturally responsive instruction and enrichment activities.

FAQ

Q1. What modes of transport can be considered for students enrolled at Universal Alcorn CS?

Ans. Students at Universal Alcorn CS will have access to transportation facilities or will be informed about public transportation schedules to make daily travel more convenient for the families.

Q2. How is student leadership encouraged at Universal Alcorn CS?

Ans. Universal Alcorn CS facilitates student leaders by organizing student councils and giving them responsibilities in classrooms.

Q3. Are there any community partnerships in place at Universal Alcorn CS?

Ans. Universal Alcorn CS works in collaboration with the communities to offer enrichment programs.

Q4. Does Universal Alcorn CS provide access to technology?

Ans. Technology in Universal Alcorn CS has been incorporated by providing computers in classrooms and assigning tasks based on them.

Q5. What does Universal Alcorn CS do for family engagement?

Ans. Universal Alcorn CS invites families to take part in the events organized by the school.

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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