Serving 637 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Phila. Achievement Ces 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Phila. Achievement Ces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Phila. Achievement Ces's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Phila. Achievement Ces 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 West Phila. Achievement Ces is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2577 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
96%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Phila. Achievement Ces's ranking?
West Phila. Achievement Ces is ranked #2577 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Phila. Achievement Ces often compared to?
West Phila. Achievement Cesis often viewed alongside schools like Overbrook Elementary School, Lamberton Robert E School, Overbrook Edu Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Phila. Achievement Ces?
637 students attend West Phila. Achievement Ces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Phila. Achievement Ces students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Phila. Achievement Ces?
West Phila. Achievement Ces has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Phila. Achievement Ces offer ?
West Phila. Achievement Ces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Phila. Achievement Ces part of?
West Phila. Achievement Ces is part of West Phila. Achievement Ces School District.
In what neighborhood is West Phila. Achievement Ces located?
West Phila. Achievement Ces is located in the Haddington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Haddington.
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