Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Whittier John G 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 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 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)29%
73%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
70%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
95%
14%
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White
1%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
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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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