Serving 203 students in grades 7-8, Rhodes E Washington Middle 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 35% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(11-12)1%
9%
Black
(11-12)99%
15%
White
(11-12)n/a
71%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Rhodes E Washington Middle School?
203 students attend Rhodes E Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rhodes E Washington Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhodes E Washington Middle School?
Rhodes E Washington Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rhodes E Washington Middle School offer ?
Rhodes E Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rhodes E Washington Middle School part of?
Rhodes E Washington Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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