Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Reynolds Gen John F 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 24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)24%
73%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)18%
70%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%

Black
93%
14%

White
n/a
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Reynolds Gen John F School?
402 students attend Reynolds Gen John F School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Reynolds Gen John F School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reynolds Gen John F School?
Reynolds Gen John F School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reynolds Gen John F School offer ?
Reynolds Gen John F School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Reynolds Gen John F School part of?
Reynolds Gen John F School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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