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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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Parent / Guardian
January 21, 2022
We transferred here to our local catchment school from a charter a few weeks into the 2021-2022 school year. We've been so pleased! The HSA was very welcoming and engaging. My daughter's teacher is... More
Review for Kirkbride Eliza B School
Parent / Guardian
January 05, 2022
This is one of the bestest schools, if not the best elementary school in Philadelphia PA, it is such a great school, that it is even better than a private pay out of pocket schools. Principal Moody is... More
Review for Ludlow James R School
Parent / Guardian
January 05, 2022
Our experience was horrible. This was not a good school. I would never send my children here.
Review for Morrison Andrew J School