Serving 189 students in grades 7-8, Shaw Anna H Middle 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 was 30% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)32%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
99%
14%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Shaw Anna H Middle School?
189 students attend Shaw Anna H Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Shaw Anna H Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Anna H Middle School?
Shaw Anna H Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaw Anna H Middle School offer ?
Shaw Anna H Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shaw Anna H Middle School part of?
Shaw Anna H Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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