Green Woods Charter School
Tel:
(215) 482-6337
- Green Woods Charter School serves 695 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Green Woods Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Green Woods Charter School's student population of 695 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Green Woods Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Green Woods Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1192 out of 2820 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 17% | 15% |
| White | 68% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Green Woods Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Green Woods Charter School is Lankenau High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Shawmont School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Lankenau High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 344 students
0.4 miles
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-4465 0.4 9-12 344 - Philadelphia Shawmont School Grades: PK-8 | 507 students
0.7 miles
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-4466 0.7 PK-8 507 - Philadelphia Saul W B Agricultural School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 499 students
1.6 miles
7100 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-4467 1.6 9-12 499 - Philadelphia Roxborough High School Grades: 9-12 | 638 students
2.0 miles
6498 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-4464 2.0 9-12 638 - Philadelphia Dobson James School Grades: K-8 | 269 students
2.2 miles
4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 487-4460 2.2 K-8 269
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