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Barratt Norris S Middle School (Closed 2012)

1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Barratt Norris S Middle School serves 111 students in grades 8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
40-44%
76%
(10-11)
40-44%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Philadelphia City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Barratt Norris S Middle School?
111 students attend Barratt Norris S Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Barratt Norris S Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barratt Norris S Middle School?
Barratt Norris S Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barratt Norris S Middle School offer ?
Barratt Norris S Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Barratt Norris S Middle School part of?
Barratt Norris S Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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