The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (09-10)
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
9%
Black
(09-10)98%
15%
White
(09-10)2%
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
94%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Gillespie Eliz D Middle School?
54 students attend Gillespie Eliz D Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gillespie Eliz D Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Gillespie Eliz D Middle School offer ?
Gillespie Eliz D Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Gillespie Eliz D Middle School part of?
Gillespie Eliz D Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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