Serving 270 students in grades 7-8, Leeds Morris E Middle 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 41% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Leeds Morris E Middle School?
270 students attend Leeds Morris E Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Leeds Morris E Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leeds Morris E Middle School?
Leeds Morris E Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leeds Morris E Middle School offer ?
Leeds Morris E Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leeds Morris E Middle School part of?
Leeds Morris E Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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