Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Childs George W 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childs George W School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Childs George W School's student population of 443 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Childs George W 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 Childs George W School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2417 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
42%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childs George W School's ranking?
Childs George W School is ranked #2417 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Childs George W School often compared to?
Childs George W Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, Stanton Edwin M School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Childs George W School?
443 students attend Childs George W School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Childs George W School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childs George W School?
Childs George W School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Childs George W School offer ?
Childs George W School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childs George W School part of?
Childs George W School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Childs George W School located?
Childs George W School is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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