Steel Edward School

4301 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Steel Edward 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 is 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Steel Edward School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Steel Edward School's student population of 331 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Steel Edward School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steel Edward School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2726 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Steel Edward School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steel Edward School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steel Edward School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Steel Edward School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Steel Edward School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Steel Edward School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Steel Edward School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Steel Edward School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Steel Edward School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Steel Edward School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Steel Edward School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Steel Edward School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steel Edward School's ranking?
Steel Edward School is ranked #2726 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Steel Edward School often compared to?
Steel Edward Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhoads James School, Day Anna B School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Steel Edward School?
331 students attend Steel Edward School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Steel Edward School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel Edward School?
Steel Edward School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steel Edward School offer ?
Steel Edward School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Steel Edward School part of?
Steel Edward School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Steel Edward School located?
Steel Edward School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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