The Warren G. Harding Middle School is an historic, American middle school that is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Harding Warren G Middle 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 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harding Warren G MS serves the eastern part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harding Warren G Middle School's student population of 570 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harding Warren G Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Warren G Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2618 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Warren G Middle School's ranking?
Harding Warren G Middle School is ranked #2618 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Harding Warren G Middle School often compared to?
Harding Warren G Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenberg Joseph School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Harding Warren G Middle School?
570 students attend Harding Warren G Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Harding Warren G Middle School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Warren G Middle School?
Harding Warren G Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harding Warren G Middle School offer ?
Harding Warren G Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harding Warren G Middle School part of?
Harding Warren G Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Warren G Middle School located?
Harding Warren G Middle School is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in Frankford.
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