Meade Gen George C School

1600 N 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Meade Gen George C 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 is 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meade Gen George C School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Meade Gen George C School's student population of 279 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Meade Gen George C School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meade Gen George C School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2724 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
36%
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9%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meade Gen George C School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
90%
14%
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White
2%
61%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meade Gen George C School's ranking?
Meade Gen George C School is ranked #2724 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Meade Gen George C School?
279 students attend Meade Gen George C School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Meade Gen George C School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meade Gen George C School?
Meade Gen George C School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meade Gen George C School offer ?
Meade Gen George C School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Meade Gen George C School part of?
Meade Gen George C School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Meade Gen George C School located?
Meade Gen George C School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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