Clymer George School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)28%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
87%
14%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Clymer George School?
434 students attend Clymer George School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clymer George School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clymer George School?
Clymer George School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clymer George School offer ?
Clymer George School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clymer George School part of?
Clymer George School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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