Principal
Ms. Erica Green

Phone: 215-400-7210
Fax: 215-400-7211

Student Enrollment: 130

Address:
1849 E. Clearfield Street Philadelphia, PA 19134

SEPTA Routes:
3, 60, 89, MFL (El Train)

Mission and Approach to Learning

 

Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School strives to be a model magnet school offering a broad and challenging educational program to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Conwell is committed to inspiring students to achieve the highest intellectual and personal development standards through a stimulating and comprehensive program. Within a caring, respectful, multicultural environment, the school is committed to instilling in each student a desire to learn, to take

 

appropriate risks, and to accept challenges. The school community is committed to developing resilient and adaptable students, who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue their education and become personally fulfilled, interdependent, socially responsible young adults.

Points of Pride

  • Annual Math & Literacy Nights: Families explore our challenging curriculum through fun and games.
  • Annual Career Day: People share their experiences, skills, and education backgrounds with students.
  • After School All Stars program: students participate in an enriched after-school program with a range of activities to choose from.
  • 2024 Boys 4×100 finished 2nd earning the silver medal
  • 2022 Penn Relays Phila. 7th & 8th Grade Boys won 1st place 4×100
  • 2022 Penn Relays Phila. 7th & 8th Grade Girls won 1st place 4×100
  • 2022 Penn Relays Phila. 6th grade shuttle run won1st place
  • National Junior Honors Society
  • Manufacturing Alliance of Philadelphia Video Contest Winner 3x winner
  • Lindback Teacher of the Year recipients 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

What We Offer

Course Highlights

Algebra 1

Spanish

Media & Journalism

Extra Curricular Activities

  • Media & Journalism
  • After School All-Stars
  • Girls Inc.
  • PA Ballet
  • Art Partners
  • CADEKids
  • Teen Authors
  • National Spelling Bee
  • What’s So Cool About Manufacturing
  • Women in Natural Science (WINS)
  • National Junior Honors Society
  • Instrumental Music (Brass, Strings, Percussion, Woodwind)
  • Track & Field (Penn Relays)
  • NFL Flag Football
  • 3-on-3 Basketball
  • Pep Squad
  • World Affairs Council

Admission Criteria

Grades: A’s, B’s, and C’s
Attendance:90%
Assessment:50th Percentile ELA or Math