Watson Comly School

Watson Comly School has a student-teacher ratio of 15-1.

Watson Comly School received a C+ rating from Niche.

Just under 500 students attend Watson Comly School.

Watson Comly School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1001 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Somerton Neighborhood

Philadelphia City School District

587 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Terri Salvucci

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
53%

Annual Tuition
$0

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

229:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

White

49%

Asian or Pacific Islander

24.4%

Hispanic

12.7%

Black

9.9%

Two or more races

3.4%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/18/2022

Great ! I went here as a kid and loved it . And my Daughter Loves it .

5.0 parent

11/20/2015

Excellent staff ! Principal, Teachers , counselor, Office staff . Everyone is very friendly and they care about their students . They are patient and understanding . They take the time to address individual issues that arise with each student . Definitely well deserved 5 stars for Watson T. Comly st...

4.0 parent

6/20/2014

Comly is very good considering all the mess that the incompetent people at city hall have created. The school fair on a weekend kinda sucked this year, and the lunch periods just seem too military like. But people seem to really care and my kid seems to be at a good level in all areas. He has attend...

4.0 parent

1/28/2014

Yes school is great,but like a place where you can spend time.There is such a nice and friendly staff.All of them:teachers, assistants lunch room ladies,bus drivers,but ,you know, our academical program could be much better.My son a 2nd grader now,and they still learn a kindergarten level staff now....

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Watson Comly School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 587 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Watson Comly School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $417,269. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watson Comly School.

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