Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, La Brum Gen J Harry 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(15-16)3%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)17%
10%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)10%
15%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)63%
68%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)7%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School?
226 students attend La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School?
La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School offer ?
La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School part of?
La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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