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Castor Gardens MS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades 6 to 8 · Philadelphia City SD

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About Castor Gardens MS

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Castor Gardens MS is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 1,318 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Philadelphia. There are about 16.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (78.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. It is one of 219 schools in Philadelphia City SD. Families comparing options will find 162 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1800 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone	(215) 400-3190
School district	Philadelphia City SD
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,318
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	78.2
Students per teacher	16.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Philadelphia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 421899003836). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Castor Gardens MS serve?

Castor Gardens MS serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Castor Gardens MS?

Castor Gardens MS reported 1,318 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castor Gardens MS?

About 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,318 students and 78.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Castor Gardens MS a public or charter school?

Castor Gardens MS is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Castor Gardens MS in?

Castor Gardens MS is part of Philadelphia City SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/philadelphia-city-sd/

Where is Castor Gardens MS located?

Castor Gardens MS is at 1800 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The phone number is (215) 400-3190.

How many other schools are near Castor Gardens MS?

There are 162 other schools within 5 miles of Castor Gardens MS in our directory.