The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Bregy F Amedee Sch
Bregy F Amedee is a small public elementary and middle school serving pre-K through grade eight in Philadelphia's lower southwest neighborhood. The school enrolls a diverse, entirely low-income student population. Its academic standing requires parent attention, particularly in reading and math.
The school's latest state assessment results show proficiency in reading and math well below what most families would expect. In reading, roughly one in four students scored at the proficient level on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment; in math, roughly one in six. Science proficiency, measured most recently in the 2022-23 school year, was about half, suggesting the school performs better in that subject. These gaps are steep enough that a parent considering this school should ask the school directly what instructional changes are underway, what reading or math support structures exist for students not meeting grade level, and whether the school has seen any measurable improvement since adopting the district's new science-of-reading curriculum in 2024-25.
The student body is roughly half Black, with substantial shares of white, Asian, and multiracial students, along with a smaller Hispanic presence. All students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the neighborhood's economic profile. The school is small, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across its grade bands, which can mean smaller class sizes but also fewer specialized programs or elective choices than larger schools might offer.
Philadelphia itself is in the midst of moderate growth concentrated in Center City, though the broader city population remains below its 2020 peak. The neighborhood surrounding this school is a dense residential area of rowhouses in lower southwest Philadelphia, less walkable and less developed commercially than Center City or some northern neighborhoods. Housing values in the surrounding ZIP code are modest. The city's park system, public library network, and SEPTA transit are civic assets accessible to families, though neighborhood walkability and street-level amenities vary widely by area.
The district has undertaken significant curriculum changes in recent years: a new math curriculum rolled out in 2023-24, and a science-of-reading ELA program began in 2024-25. These changes aim to standardize instruction across all schools but have had a mixed first-year result in reading scores. In April 2026, the district approved a major facilities master plan involving school closures, co-locations, and modernizations over the next decade; a parent should verify whether Bregy F Amedee is affected by these changes and if any capital improvements are planned for this building.
A parent considering this school faces a choice between serving a neighborhood school embedded in the community and accepting below-grade-level academic outcomes at entry. That choice is worth making in full awareness of the current proficiency gaps and with direct conversation with the school about remediation, acceleration, and how it supports students at different levels.
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