Washington George School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
44%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Washington George School?
311 students attend Washington George School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Washington George School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington George School?
Washington George School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington George School offer ?
Washington George School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Washington George School part of?
Washington George School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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