Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School's student population of 540 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2324 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
46%
14%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School's ranking?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School is ranked #2324 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School often compared to?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diehl School, Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School?
540 students attend Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School offer ?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School part of?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School is part of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS School District.
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