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Posted August 12, 2012

My children attended this school and I wouldnt recommend this school to anyone, very unorganized teachers really don't take the time with the lesson neither child was challenged academically, me personally this school needs a real principal , new teachers and a major donation to fix the buildings, no heat n the winter in certain classrooms, no gym area. I'm just glade I removed my children before it was to late.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 22, 2011

This is my daughters first year at Khepera. She is in Kindergarten. She has learned so much in these three short months of school. She loves going to school everyday because the staff makes the learning environment positive and enjoyable. Not only is my daughter getting an education but the staff at Khepera goes above and beyond that by teaching the children about their culture and the importance of knowing who you are and where you came from!!! I can see that they are truly striving for academic and cultural excellence. Therefore, as a parent I give the school two thumbs up way up as well as five stars for excellence!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

This is my son's 4th year at Khepera. There has been changes in the principal but the principal that is there now is a really good fit. I coninually see the school growing and making progress academically. As with any school it is not perfect but they do try very hard to offer a word class education to our children. I love the rich cultural education that they provide my son with. I would like to see Khepera do more with the Gifted Program which was started last year. But Khepera is still rising! Great Charter School Keep Up The Good Work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2008

My daughter attends Khepera and has grown tremendously. My child feels safe to express herself, and has gained a great deal of confindence. I will agree with the other parent who stated that Khepera is not that organized, but they have been making progress, starting with obtaining a principal they can keep.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

I m surprise that Khepera is still open. My child use to attend there. They have had multiple principles and the school is not organized. My child learned a lot about African American culture however, he did not learn the actual curriculum that he should have been learning. I never thought my child would receive more from public school then from a charter school. I don t know much about the new principle but I do know the reputation of the school is not a good one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

As a parent and educator I am well pleased with Khepera Charter School. This is my sons first year at Khepera and they have grown academically. The staff at Khepera truly care about the children that attends their school. The CAO loves and adores this children, she is a great support to the children as well as her staff. We must realize that no school is perfect, but KHEPERA is RISING, and if you think that we are not rising fast enough, then pray for us, but remember only the prayers of the righteous avail much. We as parents must not listen to the negative comments about Khepera, you have to know and see things for yourself and if you feel that it's not the place for your child, there are other schools to choose from. Khepera keep on RISING! (Alicia Reed, parent)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2008

Unfortunately I had a lot of hopes for Khepera but have been very disappointed. Prior to me enrolling my child there, other parent explained to me how this was not a good school. Going against the grain I enrolled my child anyway and have regrets. As a parent when I had a issue I felt totally lost with no where to go. I have constantly had to contact the principles because of things that were going on and the response I continued to receive was I understand and we must do better . After a while more then just saying you understand needs to be done. Khepera is an Afro Centric school and I really wanted to support them but supporting should not be an inconvenience. Khepera does have some really great teachers that are passionate about the children but there are also those who aren t. I heard some great things about the new CAO and I heard some not so great things so I wanted to form my own opinion. Unfortunately I am one of the parents who have some not so great things to say about the CAO. I really hope Khepera can get it together. The concept of the school is great but the organization of the school isn t.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

I am so very pleased with the continued progress I have seen from year to year. This is the third year my son has attended. I love the new principal she is passionate about education and the students. I love the discipline and differiated instruction. I am so glad Khepera has started the gifted program. The staff are hard working. Its particularly great for the number of dedicated and positive African American males they have on staff. Wonder for our younger boys can see positive images. I look for continued success
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2007

As a parent and educator I know test scores alone do not paint and accurate picture of how well a school serves its student population.Khepera Charter School is rising.There is a new CAO who not only has a love and passion for the advancement of the children but a strong commitment as well. This coupled with caring teachers who are constantly working on new and innovative ways to teach is what makes a great school.Included in the curriculum is a strong emphasis on character development,this is carried out through the rites of passage program.There is also martial arts, dance, and a music program(percussion).If Khepera remains on the path they are on now it will be one of the top performing schools in the city.Khepera is rising and I am honored to have my child as part of the Khepera Family
—Submitted by Aqkhira S-Aungkh, 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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
42%
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 80% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
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 76% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
35%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
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 Students62%
Female59%
Male65%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female48%
Male61%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
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 Students93%
Female85%
Male100%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
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 Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black51%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students49%
Female48%
Male50%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students68%
Female74%
Male61%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
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 Students50%
Female59%
Male33%
Black49%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students43%
Female55%
Male20%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
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 Students80%
Female83%
Male73%
Black80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female87%
Male53%
Black76%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
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 Students68%
Female58%
Male80%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female21%
Male57%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 15%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 8%
White 0% 71%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Carol Parkinson-Hall
Fax number
  • (215) 843-3530

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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