Dobson James School

Grades: K-8
Students: 229
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 236:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
5 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Name out there you could get sued for that. I'm already gone after her she threw a pencil at maelie face that that you can't do that. You look under a bullying when it gets physical. It's time to go to place.
Posted by a parent on 2/8/2020
It has very home like feeling, like everyone is welcome and belongs here. The principal is approachable and cares. She listens to your concerns and does not dismiss them. This is a caring and giving school. The principal knows all the students names in all grades. She greets everyone with the bigges
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Posted by a community member on 5/5/2016
I am the same parent who submitted a review on June 2, 2009, and my opinion of Dobson has not changed at all. I love Dobson! My kids are now in 4th and 8th grade and they come home from school happy everyday and that means the world to me. The staff really cares about the development and academic gr
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/2013
Dobson truly is a gem. Small and friendly with an extremely involved home and school association. I was concerned about sending my child to public school with all of the cut backs and issues going on with the district, but Dobson has by far exceeded my expectations and my child is thriving there. Th
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/2013
The school exceeding my expectations. My daughter was transferred to school from charter school. The employees really cares about the students and there is parent involvement that matters.
Posted by a parent on 8/25/2013

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Philadelphia schools - Dobson James School is located at 4667 Umbria Street, Philadelphia PA 19127. Dobson James School is in the The School District of Philadelphia. Dobson James School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-8.

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