DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS

401 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19133

550 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet Middle School, located in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving a predominantly Hispanic community. As a magnet school, it emphasizes bilingualism and biliteracy, offering a unique academic environment where students are encouraged to develop proficiency in both English and Spanish. The school is committed to fostering a culturally responsive atmosphere that values the heritage of its students while preparing them for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.

The school's curriculum is designed to support English Language Learners (ELL) while simultaneously challenging students through a bilingual lens. By integrating language acquisition with core subjects, DeBurgos aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for its student body. Beyond academics, the school focuses on social-emotional development and community engagement, striving to be a central pillar of the Lehigh Avenue corridor by encouraging strong partnerships between families, educators, and the local Philadelphia community.

550

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	460
Black	79
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
460 (83.6%)
Black
79 (14.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7080
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	81
Grade 7	92
Grade 8	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	48.2%
Male	285	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Pan American Academy CS

Charter School 749 Students

2830 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133 (0.2 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th