Ferguson Joseph C School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher 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 Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
68%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Ferguson Joseph C School?
358 students attend Ferguson Joseph C School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ferguson Joseph C School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferguson Joseph C School?
Ferguson Joseph C School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferguson Joseph C School offer ?
Ferguson Joseph C School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ferguson Joseph C School part of?
Ferguson Joseph C School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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