Drew Charles R School serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
71%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Drew Charles R School?
313 students attend Drew Charles R School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Drew Charles R School students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drew Charles R School?
Drew Charles R School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Drew Charles R School offer ?
Drew Charles R School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Drew Charles R School part of?
Drew Charles R School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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