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Comly Watson School

Public | K-5 | 450 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
Based on 6 ratings

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Posted April 30, 2013

Our school is not that bad.Teachers is good.I talk about K and 1st grades teachers,because my son is only at 1st grade now.School stuff is nice and friendly.The worst part is a menu at lunch..It's terrible,but it is not schools fault,of course.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2011

Not happy about Mrs.Zoo's constant yelling at my kids in the lunchroom. They also have the children stand against the wall all period of lunch. Teachers are ok and principal too. Not at all happy with lunch hour though.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2011

I've been asking the Principal to evaluate my kid since the beginning of last year. My kid is having academic issues. But I feel she is busy with something else. The teacher was great & supportive! I hope this year a new teacher will be as open & supportive as last year one!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2010

Caring enviroment, including all of the teachers, office staff, lunch staff, and parents. everyone seems to pull together. And they taught my son to read in 60 days.... AMAZING!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2010

Comly has excellent teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2010

Excellent school and neighborhood. The principal attends every event and fundraiser at school, she really should be commended for the effort and difference she has made at comly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2010

The faculty and staff are fantastic! They truly love to help the children grow and learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2010

I think this is a great family involved school, and my child loves it.
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Posted October 20, 2010


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Posted October 4, 2010

Couldn't ask for a better elementary for my children. The principal and teachers are wonderful. Too bad the middle school is so far away!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

THis school has very high academic programming and standards, the arts are infused with the academics, and the staff is super-involved in helping to provide the best environment and structure for learning!The students have many opportunites to be involved in extra curricular activities which enhance their well-roundedness
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

It is the best Elementary school in the far northeast area I think. My daughter has been at Comly since Kindergarten and will graduate from 5th grade this year. All the teachers and new principal care so much about the children. The computer teacher/MG teacher is fantastic and this year they added full time art which had been missing for years. I am also member of the H&S and have been helping out since my daughters first year there. I just wish the school could go up to 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2010

Comly is a GREAT school both of my children are enrolled there, they have the arts, music, etc, Teachers are wonderful,and the New Principal is outstanding. An excellent enviorment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

WT Comly is one of the finest public elementary schools in Philadelphia, with motivated students, caring, committed educators and an family atmosphere. I can't think of anywhere in the City I'd rather work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2008

I have no problem with this school. My son does outstanding and the math game that is on the internet for his school he loves my son is Shnae Connolly room 216
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Posted August 14, 2008

My daughter went to comly for kindergarten. I was very pleased with how much they focus on reading. And the level she was at at the end of school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female85%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female88%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female80%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female78%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female70%
Male89%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)42%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students66%
Female74%
Male58%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)14%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 73%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 3%
Black 13% 16%
Hispanic 9% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: (215) 961-2008

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