Wilson Alexander School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Alexander School?
281 students attend Wilson Alexander School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wilson Alexander School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Alexander School?
Wilson Alexander School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Alexander School offer ?
Wilson Alexander School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wilson Alexander School part of?
Wilson Alexander School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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