Sayre William L MiddleSchool

5800 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades 9-12, Sayre William L MiddleSchool 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sayre William L MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
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School Overview

Sayre William L MiddleSchool's student population of 382 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Sayre William L MiddleSchool 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 Sayre William L MiddleSchool is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2000 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
38%
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<50%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
90%
14%
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White
1%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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55-59%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sayre William L MiddleSchool's ranking?
Sayre William L MiddleSchool is ranked #2000 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sayre William L MiddleSchool often compared to?
Sayre William L MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Philadelphia High School, Parkway West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sayre William L MiddleSchool?
The graduation rate of Sayre William L MiddleSchool is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sayre William L MiddleSchool?
382 students attend Sayre William L MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sayre William L MiddleSchool students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayre William L MiddleSchool?
Sayre William L MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sayre William L MiddleSchool offer ?
Sayre William L MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sayre William L MiddleSchool part of?
Sayre William L MiddleSchool is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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