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Gideon Edward School

2817 W Glenwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121

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Tel: (215) 400-7360

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Gideon Edward School serves 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Gideon Edward School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gideon Edward School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Gideon Edward School's student population of 207 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

207 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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School Rankings

Gideon Edward School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Gideon Edward School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2127 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Gideon Edward School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

38%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

55%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gideon Edward School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

Black

95%

15%

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White

n/a

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Gideon Edward School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.56

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Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

49%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gideon Edward School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Philadelphia City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gideon Edward School's ranking?

Gideon Edward School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Gideon Edward School?

207 students attend Gideon Edward School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Gideon Edward School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gideon Edward School?

Gideon Edward School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Gideon Edward School offer ?

Gideon Edward School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Gideon Edward School part of?

Gideon Edward School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education