Comly Watson School
Tel:
(215)961-2008
- Comly Watson School serves 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Comly Watson School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Comly Watson School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Comly Watson School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Comly Watson School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1464 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 14% | 15% |
| White | 57% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Comly Watson School is Mast Community Charter School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mast Community Charter School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mast Community Charter School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Mast Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1332 students
0.5 miles
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267)348-1100 0.5 K-12 1332 - Philadelphia Loesche William H School Grades: PK-5 | 807 students
0.9 miles
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215)961-2000 0.9 PK-5 807 - Philadelphia Philadelphia Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1160 students
1.3 miles
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215)676-8320 1.3 K-12 1160 - Philadelphia Washington George High School Grades: 9-12 | 1339 students
1.3 miles
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215)961-2001 1.3 9-12 1339 - Huntingdon Valley Pine Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 938 students
1.7 miles
3737 Pine Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215)938-0290 1.7 K-5 938
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