Whittier John G School serves 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
95%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Whittier John G School?
386 students attend Whittier John G School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whittier John G School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier John G School?
Whittier John G School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whittier John G School offer ?
Whittier John G School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier John G School part of?
Whittier John G School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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