Vare Edwin H Middle School serves 366 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to 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 5-8
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)36%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
76%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Vare Edwin H Middle School?
366 students attend Vare Edwin H Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Vare Edwin H Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vare Edwin H Middle School?
Vare Edwin H Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vare Edwin H Middle School offer ?
Vare Edwin H Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Vare Edwin H Middle School part of?
Vare Edwin H Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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