John B Stetson Middle School serves 630 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John B Stetson Middle School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John B Stetson Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
76%
14%
Black
19%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John B Stetson Middle School?
630 students attend John B Stetson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John B Stetson Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B Stetson Middle School?
John B Stetson Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John B Stetson Middle School offer ?
John B Stetson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is John B Stetson Middle School part of?
John B Stetson Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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