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Castor Gardens MS

PublicGrades 6–8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia City SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,269
Student:Teacher17.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Castor Gardens MS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
1,269
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Castor Gardens MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,269 students. It is part of the Philadelphia City SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPhiladelphia City SD
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19111
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421899003836

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,269

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)