Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cook-wissahickon 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cook-Wissahickon School serves the west part of Philadelphia, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cook-wissahickon School's student population of 432 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cook-wissahickon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook-wissahickon School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2003–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wissahickon Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook-wissahickon School's ranking?
Cook-wissahickon School is ranked #1663 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cook-wissahickon School often compared to?
Cook-wissahickon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobson James School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Cook-wissahickon School?
432 students attend Cook-wissahickon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Cook-wissahickon School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cook-wissahickon School?
Cook-wissahickon School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cook-wissahickon School offer ?
Cook-wissahickon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cook-wissahickon School part of?
Cook-wissahickon School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cook-wissahickon School located?
Cook-wissahickon School is located in the Wissahickon neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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