Barratt Norris S Middle School serves 111 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
111 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
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 76% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Barratt Norris S Middle School?
111 students attend Barratt Norris S Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Barratt Norris S Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barratt Norris S Middle School?
Barratt Norris S Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barratt Norris S Middle School offer ?
Barratt Norris S Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Barratt Norris S Middle School part of?
Barratt Norris S Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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