Dick William School

2498 W Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dick William 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dick William School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dick William School's student population of 387 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Dick William 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 Dick William School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2240 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
38%
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≤10%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
94%
14%
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White
2%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dick William School's ranking?
Dick William School is ranked #2240 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dick William School?
387 students attend Dick William School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dick William School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dick William School?
Dick William School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dick William School offer ?
Dick William School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dick William School part of?
Dick William School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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