Washington George School (Closed 2014)

1198 South 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
40-44%
73%
(12-13)
40-44%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
44%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
7%
Source: 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Washington George School?
311 students attend Washington George School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Washington George School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington George School?
Washington George School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington George School offer ?
Washington George School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Washington George School part of?
Washington George School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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