Below Average
#2490 of 2,846 schools in PA
Amy Nw
Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6000 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Math 26% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amy Nw score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amy Nw sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,639
Median home value
$330,800
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
54.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Medina Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Wagner Gen Louis MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Cedarbrook MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Germantown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #148 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amy Nw is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amy Nw
Amy Nw is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,490 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amy Nw
What grades does Amy Nw serve?
Amy Nw serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Amy Nw?
Amy Nw has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amy Nw?
The student-teacher ratio at Amy Nw is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amy Nw rank in PA?
Amy Nw ranks #2,490 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Amy Nw's MySchoolScout rating?
Amy Nw has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amy Nw?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amy Nw has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Amy Nw a charter school?
No, Amy Nw is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amy Nw a Title I school?
No, Amy Nw is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amy Nw?
100.0% of students at Amy Nw qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3460
- Area population (ZIP 19128)
- 37,018
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19128; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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