Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rhodes E Washington 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rhodes E Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rhodes E Washington School's student population of 406 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rhodes E Washington School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rhodes E Washington School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2529 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
91%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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 is Rhodes E Washington School's ranking?
Rhodes E Washington School is ranked #2529 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rhodes E Washington School often compared to?
Rhodes E Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peirce Thomas M School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rhodes E Washington School?
406 students attend Rhodes E Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rhodes E Washington School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhodes E Washington School?
Rhodes E Washington School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rhodes E Washington School offer ?
Rhodes E Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rhodes E Washington School part of?
Rhodes E Washington School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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