Laboratory Charter School

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5339 Lebanon Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19131

(610) 617-9121

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Grades: K - 8

School Type: Public, Charter

Student Enrollment: 481

Students Per Teacher: 14

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42 Parent Reviews for Laboratory Charter School

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Two my daughters have been enrolled in the Lab School since 2005. One has graduated from HS and is now attending St John's Univ., the other is currently enrolled in the 8th grade attending a PSD elementary school getting ready for High School all the while I wish she was still attending the Lab. The ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 09/30/09

I have both my children in Laoratory Charter School. It's one of the best schools in the state. They both love it!

Posted by a parent on 09/24/09

We love the Laboratory Charter School because of its strength in academics and testing. My son has really developed a love for Math and Science at the Lab school - 54th and Lebanon and I am thrilled with their teachers' enthusiam toward children learning!

Posted by a parent on 09/18/09

I've got to hand it to the administrators, teachers and parents at this school. Children are achieving great success and enjoying school at the same time! Their track record is notable!!

Posted by a parent on 09/17/09

No nonsence approach to learning and discipline. Multi. languages taught from K-8. School has consistantly been rated among the very best in the state.

Posted by a parent on 09/16/09

i think this a good school , however i do have some concerns i have a 2nd. grader and a third grader who attend Ad Prima , this will be their third year. sometimes my children complain about the work load and not being able to have time to gather their thoughts from one subject to the next. also i think ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 08/21/09

This school is amazing. One thing that i have noticed is that the grade scale. The grade scale is: A-95 to 94, B-94 to 89, C-88 to 82, D-81 to 76,and F-75 to 0. This maybe a tough school, but it is a good school

Posted by a student on 08/10/09

I am apart of the class of 2008, meaning that I just graduated from there. I have been a student there for 9 years, yes 9 long years. I think it is a good school and everything, however the some of the teachers I had last year did not do their job properly. They would not teach you the right way. The ...  Read more

Posted by a student on 10/14/08

My child just graduated from the Lab School. I believe it serves the purpose of preparing students for the next level of learning and beyond. The school along with myself have instilled in my child a sense of discipline and always striving to be the best you can be. Yes, the school is challenging but ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 06/25/08

I am a parent of an entering 2nd grade student. I have found the curriculum to be challenging, rigorous and aligned with state standards. This school is excellent for holding students to extremely high standards and making parents accountable for working with their children at home. Overall I am extremely ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 06/21/08

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Test Year: 2008
Laboratory Charter School
Philadelphia City School District
Pennsylvania
* In 2007-2008 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 and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. 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.
 

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Philadelphia schools — Laboratory Charter School is located at 5339 Lebanon Ave, Philadelphia PA 19131. 5339 Lebanon Ave is in the Overbrook neighborhood and 19131 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA The school district for Laboratory Charter School is the Philadelphia City School District. Laboratory Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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