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#1985 of 2,846 schools in PA
Howe Julia Ward Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5800 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
- Math 15% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howe Julia Ward Sch score 21% proficient, which is below 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 Howe Julia Ward Sch 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$42,461
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widener Memorial SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Pennell Joseph SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Prince Hall SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Lowell James R SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #75 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
Howe Julia Ward Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howe Julia Ward Sch
Howe Julia Ward Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howe Julia Ward Sch
What grades does Howe Julia Ward Sch serve?
Howe Julia Ward Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Howe Julia Ward Sch?
Howe Julia Ward Sch has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Julia Ward Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Julia Ward Sch is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe Julia Ward Sch rank in PA?
Howe Julia Ward Sch ranks #1,985 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Howe Julia Ward Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe Julia Ward Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Howe Julia Ward Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe Julia Ward Sch has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Howe Julia Ward Sch a charter school?
No, Howe Julia Ward Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe Julia Ward Sch a Title I school?
No, Howe Julia Ward Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howe Julia Ward Sch?
100.0% of students at Howe Julia Ward Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3650
- Area population (ZIP 19141)
- 33,832
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 19141; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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