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Solis-Cohen Solomon School

Public | PK-6 | 1174 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 29, 2011

I know this school must be excellent as my daughter, Becky Horner, just became an ESOL teacher there today.


Posted November 22, 2010

I love this school! I have four kids that attend it and, with very few exceptions, the teachers are fabulous. The school is also always holding social activities for the kids and it feels like you are a part of a community. The two best things about this school are the secretaries who are always so pleasant and helpful and the Ombusmen who will do anything she can to help you if you have a problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Sois Cohen is an OK school. I think the teacher and administration overall care, however I think WE as parents need to request the School District make some changes to the cirriculum!! I think the school is very diverse (which is a wonderful thing)! I am an active parent and my son really enjoys going there with the exception of telling me he isn't being challenged enough, but again that is not the fault of his teacher..because they are teaching what's required, I think WE (parents) need to REQUIRE more be taught to our children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

Solomon Solis-Cohen Is an excellent school, he teachers and administration are actively involved in the educational development of their students. The teachers go above and beyond and I feel that they should be recognized and rewarded. I removed my child from a private school in the philadelphia area, and due to this I was quite relcutant to place my child in the public school system. I'm glad I made this decision. I love this 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.

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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.

154 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

153 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
73%
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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%
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 77% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students61%
Female60%
Male62%
Black47%
Asian79%
Hispanic60%
Multi-ethnic62%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learners47%

Reading

All Students58%
Female54%
Male62%
Black55%
Asian73%
Hispanic43%
Multi-ethnic54%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
English language learners28%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black59%
Asian81%
Hispanic78%
Multi-ethnic75%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)65%
English language learners44%

Reading

All Students61%
Female69%
Male55%
Black51%
Asian81%
Hispanic41%
Multi-ethnic75%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
English language learners31%

Science

All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Black60%
Asian75%
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnic75%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)32%
English language learners33%
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 Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
Black48%
Asian88%
Hispanic52%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
English language learners48%

Reading

All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black30%
Asian59%
Hispanic58%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)8%
English language learners15%

Writing

All Students33%
Female39%
Male28%
Black25%
Asian49%
Hispanic39%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
English language learners25%
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 Students72%
Female66%
Male77%
Black63%
Asian95%
Hispanic58%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
English language learners72%

Reading

All Students56%
Female55%
Male57%
Black44%
Asian82%
Hispanic59%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)22%
English language learners47%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Black 31% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 3%
Hispanic 22% 7%
White 20% 73%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7001 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Phone: (215) 728-5012

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