Serving 70 students in grades 8, Beeber Dimner Middle 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
96%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Beeber Dimner Middle School?
70 students attend Beeber Dimner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Beeber Dimner Middle School students are Black, 2% 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 Beeber Dimner Middle School?
Beeber Dimner Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beeber Dimner Middle School offer ?
Beeber Dimner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Beeber Dimner Middle School part of?
Beeber Dimner Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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