Below Average
#2484 of 2,846 schools in PA
Meade Gen George C Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
1600 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,484 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#194 of 300
public schools
In district
#142 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Meade Gen George C Sch
Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Meade Gen George C Sch
Meade Gen George C Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Meade Gen George C Sch serves approximately 279 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Meade Gen George C Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,484 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Meade Gen George C Sch show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Meade Gen George C Sch sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
57% of students at Meade Gen George C Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Meade Gen George C Sch — Students at Meade Gen George C Sch score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.
How Meade Gen George C Sch Compares
See how Meade Gen George C Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1600 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Meade Gen George C Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bache-Martin Sch (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GESU SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 0.1 mi | 2.6 |
| GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| GIRARD COLLEGE Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.6 |
| YouthBuild Phila CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Duckrey Tanner Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| People for People CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| TECH Freire CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Franklin LC Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Waring Laura W Sch Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,208
Median Home Value
$250,100
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Population
40,324
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
40.6%
Median Age
27.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Meade Gen George C Sch
What grades does Meade Gen George C Sch serve?
Meade Gen George C Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Meade Gen George C Sch?
Meade Gen George C Sch has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade Gen George C Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade Gen George C Sch is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meade Gen George C Sch rank in PA?
Meade Gen George C Sch ranks #2,484 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Meade Gen George C Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Meade Gen George C Sch 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 Meade Gen George C Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meade Gen George C Sch has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Meade Gen George C Sch a charter school?
No, Meade Gen George C Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meade Gen George C Sch a Title I school?
No, Meade Gen George C Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meade Gen George C Sch?
100.0% of students at Meade Gen George C 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.3%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7310
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #142 of 218
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