The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Science. The lowest is 48% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Woods Cs
Green Woods Charter School serves kindergarten through eighth grade in North Philadelphia, with an enrollment spread fairly evenly across early elementary grades but tapering in the middle grades. The school sits on Domino Lane in the 19128 ZIP code and operates as a public charter, which means it is publicly funded, tuition-free, and open to Philadelphia students regardless of where they live.
The school's academic profile shows strength in science and reading, with weaker results in mathematics. On the most recent state testing, students in grades three through eight scored above the midpoint in English language arts, with a solid share meeting proficiency. Science results were notably strong, with students demonstrating clear command of the subject. Mathematics proficiency, however, was below the halfway mark, indicating this is an area where students are struggling. The school does not serve grades nine through twelve, so there is no graduation rate to report.
A notable feature of the school is its green STEM mission, which recently gained concrete support through a building expansion that opened in spring. The expansion added a greenhouse and dedicated science classroom, along with collaborative learning spaces designed for hands-on environmental learning. The school also reclaimed classroom space that had been converted to general instruction during the pandemic, freeing up capacity for its educational program. The school underwent charter renewal by the School District of Philadelphia in 2021, securing its continued operation into the future, which means families can count on it being available to their children.
The student body is economically mixed. About two in every five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Demographically, the school is majority white, with a meaningful population of Black and multiracial students; Asian and Hispanic enrollment is smaller. Special-education and English-learner enrollment counts are not publicly available, so a parent seeking information on how the school serves these populations should contact the school directly.
The neighborhood surrounding the school is part of Philadelphia's broader urban character: dense rowhouse neighborhoods with walkable commercial strips, strong neighborhood identity, and proximity to SEPTA transit. Philadelphia as a whole is experiencing moderate growth concentrated in Center City, while residential neighborhoods throughout the city provide neighborhood-based school settings like this one. Housing values in the 19128 ZIP code are moderately above the state average, and rental markets have been ticking upward.
A parent considering this school would want to investigate the mathematics results further with the school itself, understanding what instruction and intervention strategies are in place and whether there are grade-level patterns that might affect their child. The science and reading foundations are sound, the recent facility investment reflects the school's commitment to its environmental mission, and the school's continued operation is secured through its charter renewal.
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