Longstreth William C School
Longstreth William C School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Longstreth William C School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Longstreth William C School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Longstreth William C School's student population of 428 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Longstreth William C School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Longstreth William C School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2790 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 97% | 15% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 7% | 7% |
| 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, middle school and elementary school to Longstreth William C School is Mastery Cs - Hardy Williams (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Mastery Cs - Hardy Williams Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,229 student10
0.4 miles
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343 0.4 K-12 1,229 - Philadelphia Harrington Avery D School Math: 11% | Reading: 27%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 460 students10
0.5 miles
5300-34 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2914 0.5 K-8 460 - Philadelphia Independence Cs West Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 400 students10
0.5 miles
5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600 0.5 K-5 400 - Philadelphia Mastery Cs-harrity Campus Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 838 students10
0.5 miles
5601 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908 0.5 K-8 838 - Philadelphia Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School Charter School Grades: K-4 | 193 students
0.6 miles
2412 S 62nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(267) 787-5700 0.6 K-4 193
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