Lewis Ada H Middle School (Closed 2008)

Lewis Ada H Middle School serves 491 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
491 students

Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1

Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
99%
14%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.02

Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lewis Ada H Middle School?
491 students attend Lewis Ada H Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lewis Ada H Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Ada H Middle School?
Lewis Ada H Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewis Ada H Middle School offer ?
Lewis Ada H Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis Ada H Middle School part of?
Lewis Ada H Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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