School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
99%
14%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shoemaker Wm H Middle School?
188 students attend Shoemaker Wm H Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Shoemaker Wm H Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Shoemaker Wm H Middle School offer ?
Shoemaker Wm H Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Shoemaker Wm H Middle School part of?
Shoemaker Wm H Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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