Serving 70 students in grades 8, Beeber Dimner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
96%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Beeber Dimner Middle School?
70 students attend Beeber Dimner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Beeber Dimner Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beeber Dimner Middle School?
Beeber Dimner Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beeber Dimner Middle School offer ?
Beeber Dimner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Beeber Dimner Middle School part of?
Beeber Dimner Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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