The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students (09-10)
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)26%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)23%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)77%
9%
Black
(09-10)19%
15%
White
(09-10)3%
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Stetson John B Middle School?
599 students attend Stetson John B Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Stetson John B Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Stetson John B Middle School offer ?
Stetson John B Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Stetson John B Middle School part of?
Stetson John B Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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