George W. Sharswood School is a K-8 school located in the Whitman neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sharswood George 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharswood George School is located in the south part of Philadelphia, PA, serving an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharswood George School's student population of 364 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Successful people are like sharks, they keep moving forward, never back.
School Rankings
Sharswood George 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 Sharswood George School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2320 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Tan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharswood George School's ranking?
Sharswood George School is ranked #2320 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sharswood George School often compared to?
Sharswood George Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taggart John H School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sharswood George School?
364 students attend Sharswood George School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sharswood George School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharswood George School?
Sharswood George School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharswood George School offer ?
Sharswood George School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharswood George School part of?
Sharswood George School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sharswood George School located?
Sharswood George School is located in the Whitman neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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