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Vare-washington Elementary School vs. Nebinger George W School

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School Overview

School
Vare-washington Elementary School
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Nebinger George W School
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Nebinger George W School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vare-washington Elementary 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nebinger George W School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
329 students
404 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vare-washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nebinger George W School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vare-washington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nebinger George W School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vare-washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nebinger George W School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vare-washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nebinger George W School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1770 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1581 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vare-washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nebinger George W School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
47%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vare-washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nebinger George W School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vare-washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nebinger George W School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vare-washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nebinger George W School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vare-washington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nebinger George W School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
17
Kindergarten Students
40
53
Grade 1 Students
29
37
Grade 2 Students
47
46
Grade 3 Students
17
37
Grade 4 Students
43
54
Grade 5 Students
23
58
Grade 6 Students
39
26
Grade 7 Students
18
34
Grade 8 Students
54
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vare-washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nebinger George W School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vare-washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nebinger George W School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vare-washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nebinger George W School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vare-washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nebinger George W School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vare-washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nebinger George W School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vare-washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nebinger George W School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vare-washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nebinger George W School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nebinger George W School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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