Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Widener Partnership Charter 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 ≤1% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2731 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Widener Partnership CS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Widener Partnership Charter School's ranking?
Widener Partnership Charter School is ranked #2731 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Widener Partnership Charter School?
402 students attend Widener Partnership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Widener Partnership Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Widener Partnership Charter School?
Widener Partnership Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Widener Partnership Charter School offer ?
Widener Partnership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Widener Partnership Charter School part of?
Widener Partnership Charter School is part of Widener Partnership CS School District.
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