Meredith William M School

725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Meredith William M School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meredith William M School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Meredith William M School's student population of 518 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Meredith William M School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meredith William M School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#203 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
38%
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80-84%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meredith William M School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
7%
14%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Meredith William M School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meredith William M School's ranking?
Meredith William M School is ranked #203 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Meredith William M School often compared to?
Meredith William M Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccall Gen George A School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Meredith William M School?
518 students attend Meredith William M School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Meredith William M School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredith William M School?
Meredith William M School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meredith William M School offer ?
Meredith William M School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Meredith William M School part of?
Meredith William M School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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