Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vare-washington Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vare-washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Vare-washington Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vare-washington Elementary 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 Vare-washington Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
42%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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 Vare-washington Elementary School's ranking?
Vare-washington Elementary School is ranked #1620 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Vare-washington Elementary School often compared to?
Vare-washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebinger George W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Vare-washington Elementary School?
361 students attend Vare-washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Vare-washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vare-washington Elementary School?
Vare-washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vare-washington Elementary School offer ?
Vare-washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vare-washington Elementary School part of?
Vare-washington Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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