Serving 270 students in grades 7-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher 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 7-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Leeds Morris E Middle School?
270 students attend Leeds Morris E Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Leeds Morris E Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leeds Morris E Middle School?
Leeds Morris E Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leeds Morris E Middle School offer ?
Leeds Morris E Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leeds Morris E Middle School part of?
Leeds Morris E Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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