Levering William School (Closed 2013)

6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Levering William School serves 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
45-49%
74%
(11-12)
50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
57%
14%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Levering William School?
181 students attend Levering William School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Levering William School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Levering William School?
Levering William School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Levering William School offer ?
Levering William School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Levering William School part of?
Levering William School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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