The top reported proficiency rate is 94% in Science. The lowest is 77% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenfield Albert M Sch
Greenfield Albert M School serves kindergarten through eighth grade in Center City Philadelphia, in a decidedly urban setting on Chestnut Street. The enrollment is a compact size typical of neighborhood K-8 schools, with roughly balanced grade distribution across the span. The student body is economically homogeneous: the entire enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Race and ethnicity break down to a white plurality with substantial representation across Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations, as well as students identifying as two or more races. Special populations data such as special education and English learner status are not publicly available, so a parent investigating this school would want to ask the school directly about services in those areas.
Academically, Greenfield's recent results show considerable strength in literacy and science. On the most recent state assessment in English language arts, the school's performance was notably high. Mathematics proficiency was solid, slightly lower than the reading result but still well above half the tested population. Science data from one year prior showed very strong performance. These are raw scores from the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment applied to grades three through eight.
The school operates within Philadelphia City School District, which is in the middle of substantial curricular transition. Beginning in 2024-25, the district adopted EL Education as its K-8 English language arts curriculum, part of a "science of reading" adoption that shapes how every teacher in the school now delivers literacy instruction. The same year prior, the district moved all schools to Illustrative Mathematics K-12, directly affecting how mathematics is taught. These systemic shifts are now the day-to-day reality in Greenfield classrooms. District reading proficiency declined slightly in the first year of the new ELA curriculum, though Greenfield's own results on the state assessment reflect performance under that framework.
The broader Philadelphia context matters for school choice. Center City has seen concentrated growth in recent years, with new housing developments and office-to-residential conversions reshaping the downtown core. The housing market in the 19103 ZIP code is active, with both purchase and rental pricing above the state benchmark. Public transit is extensive via SEPTA, and Center City neighborhoods score high on walkability. The district itself faces substantial structural change: in 2026, the Board approved a multi-billion-dollar facilities master plan that will close schools and modernize others over the coming decade, so parents should verify that any school they choose is not among those slated for closure (Greenfield is not listed in the announced closures, but the situation is fluid).
One practical note: the data do not show a chronic absenteeism rate, four-year graduation rate, or school discipline metrics, likely because state reporting systems focus on different measures for K-8 schools than for high schools. A parent considering this school should ask the school directly about attendance rates, school climate, and any behavioral or social-emotional supports, as these dimensions do not appear in the public record reviewed here.
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