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#2736 of 2,846 schools in PA
Widener Memorial Sch
School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Widener Memorial Sch score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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 Widener Memorial 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Aspira Bilingual Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | Not available | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #198 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
Widener Memorial Sch is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Widener Memorial Sch
Widener Memorial Sch is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,736 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Widener Memorial Sch
What grades does Widener Memorial Sch serve?
Widener Memorial Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Widener Memorial Sch?
Widener Memorial Sch has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widener Memorial Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Widener Memorial Sch is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Widener Memorial Sch rank in PA?
Widener Memorial Sch ranks #2,736 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Widener Memorial Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Widener Memorial Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Widener Memorial Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Widener Memorial Sch has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Widener Memorial Sch a charter school?
No, Widener Memorial Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Widener Memorial Sch a Title I school?
No, Widener Memorial Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Widener Memorial Sch?
100.0% of students at Widener Memorial 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3710
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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