Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sharswood George 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 9% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharswood George School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharswood George School's student population of 353 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Sharswood George 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 Sharswood George School is 0.75, 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
#2451 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
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 Sharswood George School's ranking?
Sharswood George School is ranked #2451 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sharswood George School often compared to?
Sharswood George Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taggart John H School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% 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 Sharswood George School?
353 students attend Sharswood George School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sharswood George School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharswood George School?
Sharswood George School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharswood George School offer ?
Sharswood George School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharswood George School part of?
Sharswood George School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sharswood George School located?
Sharswood George School is located in the Whitman neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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