Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wister John 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)97%
15%
White
(15-16)n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wister John School?
421 students attend Wister John School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wister John School students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wister John School?
Wister John School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wister John School offer ?
Wister John School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wister John School part of?
Wister John School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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