Below Average
#2405 of 2,846 schools in PA
Harding Warren G MS
Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2000 Wakeling St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
- Math 3% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harding Warren G MS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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
100.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harding Warren G MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$46,100
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
| Maritime Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
| Baldi C C a MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,515 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #129 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
Harding Warren G MS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harding Warren G MS
Harding Warren G MS is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 602 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,405 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harding Warren G MS
What grades does Harding Warren G MS serve?
Harding Warren G MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harding Warren G MS?
Harding Warren G MS has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Warren G MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Warren G MS is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harding Warren G MS rank in PA?
Harding Warren G MS ranks #2,405 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harding Warren G MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding Warren G MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Harding Warren G MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding Warren G MS has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harding Warren G MS a charter school?
No, Harding Warren G MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harding Warren G MS a Title I school?
No, Harding Warren G MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harding Warren G MS?
100.2% of students at Harding Warren G MS 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
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.2%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3990
- Area population (ZIP 19124)
- 70,763
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 19124; 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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