Vare-Washington School, is a K-8 school in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia. It occupies the former George Washington School building in the Dickinson Narrows neighborhood, in proximity to Southwark.
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vare-washington Elementary 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 36% (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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vare-Washington El Sch serves the southern part of its Philadelphia district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vare-washington Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vare-washington Elementary 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 Vare-washington Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#1770 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vare-washington Elementary School's ranking?
Vare-washington Elementary School is ranked #1770 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Vare-washington Elementary School often compared to?
Vare-washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebinger George W School, Meredith William M School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% 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).
How many students attend Vare-washington Elementary School?
375 students attend Vare-washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Vare-washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vare-washington Elementary School?
Vare-washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vare-washington Elementary School offer ?
Vare-washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vare-washington Elementary School part of?
Vare-washington Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vare-washington Elementary School located?
Vare-washington Elementary School is located in the Dickinson Narrows neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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