Parkway Northwest
- Parkway Northwest serves 260 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Parkway Northwest 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than 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%.
Top Placements
Parkway Northwest places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Parkway Northwest's student population of 260 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parkway Northwest is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,814 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parkway Northwest is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2452 out of 2814 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 94% | 15% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 44% |
| 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 Parkway Northwest is Hill Freedman World Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Houston Henry E School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Houston Henry E School Grades: K-8 | 373 students
0.5 miles
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215)248-6608 0.5 K-8 373 - Philadelphia John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 513 students
0.8 miles
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215)248-6604 0.8 K-8 513 - Philadelphia Khepera Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 361 students
0.9 miles
926 W. Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)843-1700 0.9 K-8 361 - Philadelphia Amy Nw Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 305 students
1.1 miles
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215)951-5200 1.1 6-8 305
School Reviews
| 5 I graduated from parkway spring garden on 7500 Germantown ave in 1988. Great teachers and staff. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Savoy |
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