Deep Roots Charter School

Summary:

Deep Roots Charter School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, PA that serves 284 students in grades K-7. The school is part of the Deep Roots Charter School District, which is ranked 571 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Deep Roots Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 5 years.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 13.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 23.7% proficient in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. This pattern of underperformance has persisted over the past 3 years. Additionally, the school performs particularly poorly for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 15% of PA elementary schools for both male and female students, despite ranking in the top 50% for African American students, suggesting concerning achievement gaps.

Despite the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $14,900 to $21,331 over the past 4 years, Deep Roots Charter School has shown no meaningful improvement in academic performance over time. Interestingly, the nearby traditional public schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Sheridan School, Hopkinson Francis School, and Webster School, also perform poorly on standardized tests, but generally outperform Deep Roots Charter School across most metrics, raising questions about the charter school's ability to provide a significantly better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

3556 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134

(267) 399-3727

District: Deep Roots Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1376^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,331

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.0%

African American:

38.5%

White:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deep Roots Charter School ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), African American (38.5%), White (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deep Roots Charter School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Deep Roots Charter School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deep Roots Charter School is $21,331.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deep Roots Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deep Roots Charter School 1376^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Deep Roots Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Deep Roots Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deep Roots Charter School 571^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deep Roots Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	10.57	1360^th	1544	11.9%
2021	5.68	1348^th	1433	5.9%
2022	5.39	1461^st	1534	4.8%
2023	4.55	1491^st	1534	2.8%
2024	8.98	1376^th	1526	9.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.34	1353^rd	1414	4.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.28	1338^th	1488	10.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.87	895^th	1084	17.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.37	1356^th	1495	9.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.59	334^th	437	23.6%
2024	47.57	206^th	437	52.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.69	406^th	432	6.0%
2024	20.62	383^rd	454	15.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Deep Roots Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	34	122	115	10	281
2020	41	139	132	12	324
2021	49	156	150	10	365
2022	42	172	157	8	379
2023	30	101	136	17	284
2024	24	114	139	19	296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deep Roots Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	281	29.0	9.6	98.9
2020	324	30.0	10.8	n/a
2021	365	33.0	11.0	99.2
2022	379	33.0	11.4	24.3
2023	284	24.0	11.8	n/a
2024	296	15.0	19.7	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deep Roots Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	281	29.0	9.6	98.9
2020	324	30.0	10.8	n/a
2021	365	33.0	11.0	99.2
2022	379	33.0	11.4	24.3
2023	284	24.0	11.8	n/a
2024	296	15.0	19.7	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deep Roots Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$577 (3.5%)	$15,987 (96.5%)	$16,564
2020	$1,477 (9.7%)	$13,688 (90.3%)	$15,166
2021	$1,845 (12.4%)	$13,056 (87.6%)	$14,900
2022	$6,670 (31.3%)	$14,661 (68.7%)	$21,331

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deep Roots Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1360^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1491^st of 1534 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Deep Roots Charter School)	15	11.1	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deep Roots Charter School)	30	18.2	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Deep Roots Charter School)	7.5	7.5
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Deep Roots Charter School)	59.3	36.6	22.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deep Roots Charter School)	44.4	12.2	32.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Deep Roots Charter School)	10.7	7.9	2.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Deep Roots Charter School)	59.3	36.6	22.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Deep Roots Charter School)	38.3	13.4	24.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	284	1.1%
African American	122	101	17.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	115	136	18.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	30	11.8%
Two or More Races	10	17	70%

Schools Near Deep Roots Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deep Roots Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	3556 Frankford Avenue	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Deep Roots Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 399-3727	296	15	19.7	99.0%	24 (8.1%)	114 (38.5%)	139 (47.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	9	1376^th of 1526 public elementary schools	9.8%		4.5	1491^st of 1534 public elementary schools	2.8%	115	11.4	21.0	8.0				13.3	44.2		44.2	21.6	27.9	21.6				23.7	$21,331	$6,670	$14,661
Webster School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Frankford Ave	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7170	504	43	11.8	100.0%	49 (9.7%)	158 (31.3%)	272 (54.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	9.1	1373^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	10.0%		8.9	1376^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.3%	3	20.0	11.7	13.7				15.2	47.0		47.0	30.7	16.2	23.7				23.4	$21,242	$10,822	$10,420
Sheridan School	Public	K-5	800 E Ontario St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7160	461	34	13.5	100.2%	11 (2.4%)	136 (29.5%)	304 (65.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	3	1518^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.5%		3	1526^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.5%	8	8.8	3.8	1.7				5.0	14.5		14.5	16.2	3.7	12.5				11.3	$21,895	$10,597	$11,297
Hopkinson Francis School	Public	K-8	4001 L St	Philadelphia	19124	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3970	606	44	13.7	100.0%	23 (3.8%)	119 (19.6%)	435 (71.8%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.5%)	7.7	1396^th of 1526 public elementary schools	8.5%		10.9	1346^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.3%	50	20.6	11.1	3.6	2.9	11.2	1.3	8.0	34.4	14.5	23.6	25.9	14.1	22.8	27.9	20.0	18.2	21.4	$20,468	$10,330	$10,138
Elkin Lewis School	Public	K-4	3199 D St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7140	533	45	11.7	100.0%	11 (2.1%)	93 (17.4%)	419 (78.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	1.7	1526^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.0%		1.9	1534^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.0%	8	2.8	2.8					2.8	20.0		20.0	9.7	5.6					7.6	$21,503	$10,212	$11,290
Willard Frances E School	Public	K-4	2900 Emerald St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7180	407	35	11.6	100.0%	17 (4.2%)	114 (28.0%)	264 (64.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	4.8	1474^th of 1526 public elementary schools	3.4%		5.3	1467^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.4%	7	13.9	12.2					13.1	43.2		43.2	11.7	14.9					13.2	$20,269	$10,549	$9,720
Richmond School	Public	K-5	2944 Belgrade St	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7159	338	27	12.6	100.0%	112 (33.1%)	58 (17.2%)	138 (40.8%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.1%)	20	1218^th of 1526 public elementary schools	20.2%		21.5	1209^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.2%	9	20.0	23.5	13.3				19.2	66.7		66.7	26.0	34.6	44.4				34.7	$21,371	$11,324	$10,046
Juniata Park Academy	Public	K-8	801 E Hunting Park Ave	Philadelphia	19124	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7010	865	57	15.1	100.0%	29 (3.4%)	89 (10.3%)	659 (76.2%)	71 (8.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	16.3	1268^th of 1526 public elementary schools	16.9%		12.6	1307^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.8%	39	30.0	21.6	11.0	14.9	14.7	21.5	18.9	54.0	40.8	47.3	39.6	24.4	30.8	30.1	18.1	45.6	31.7	$17,671	$8,500	$9,171
Stearne Allen Middle School	Public	K-8	1655 Unity St	Philadelphia	19124	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3980	386	33	11.8	100.0%	11 (2.8%)	191 (49.5%)	157 (40.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.2%)	4.1	1494^th of 1526 public elementary schools	2.1%		3.2	1524^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.7%	30	0.0	2.3	2.3	0.0	7.1	12.1	3.4	25.6	18.8	22.7	2.6	20.0	13.6	18.4	17.9	27.3	16.3	$17,587	$8,681	$8,906
Marshall John School	Public	K-5	4500 Griscom St	Philadelphia	19124	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3950	236	24	9.7	100.0%	20 (8.5%)	121 (51.3%)	89 (37.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	5.1	1468^th of 1526 public elementary schools	3.8%		3.2	1521^st of 1534 public elementary schools	0.8%	53	15.2	11.9	3.1				10.2	39.0		39.0	21.9	17.5	3.1				14.5	$24,184	$10,421	$13,764

Frequently Asked Questions about Deep Roots Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Deep Roots Charter School?

Students at Deep Roots Charter School are 47% Hispanic, 39% African American, 8% White, 6% Two or more races.

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Is Deep Roots Charter School a good school?

Deep Roots Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Deep Roots Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Deep Roots Charter School.

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