Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vare-washington Elementary 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vare-washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Vare-washington Elementary School's student population of 339 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vare-washington Elementary 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 Vare-washington Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1966 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
41%
14%
Black
22%
14%
White
17%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vare-washington Elementary School's ranking?
Vare-washington Elementary School is ranked #1966 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Vare-washington Elementary School often compared to?
Vare-washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebinger George W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Vare-washington Elementary School?
339 students attend Vare-washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vare-washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vare-washington Elementary School?
Vare-washington Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vare-washington Elementary School offer ?
Vare-washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vare-washington Elementary School part of?
Vare-washington Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vare-washington Elementary School located?
Vare-washington Elementary School is located in the Dickinson Narrows neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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