La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School (Closed 2018)
La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School served 226 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 226 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-24% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 45-49% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | 16% | 10% |
| Black (15-16) | 10% | 15% |
| White (15-16) | 64% | 68% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | 7% | 3% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to La Brum Gen J Harry Middle School is Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 627 students10
0.6 miles
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2603 0.6 9-12 627 - Philadelphia Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School Math: 24% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 852 students10
0.6 miles
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2602 0.6 PK-8 852 - Philadelphia John Hancock Demonstration School Math: 38% | Reading: 60%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 734 students10
0.8 miles
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 281-2604 0.8 K-8 734 - Philadelphia Decatur Stephen School Math: 33% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 1,026 student10
1.5 miles
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2606 1.5 K-8 1,026 - Philadelphia Swenson Arts & Technology High School Vocational School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 640 students10
1.5 miles
2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 961-2009 1.5 9-12 640
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