Cleveland Grover School serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)26%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
93%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Grover School?
693 students attend Cleveland Grover School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cleveland Grover School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Grover School?
Cleveland Grover School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cleveland Grover School offer ?
Cleveland Grover School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cleveland Grover School part of?
Cleveland Grover School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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