Birney Gen Davis B School serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)41%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
87%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Birney Gen Davis B School?
600 students attend Birney Gen Davis B School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Birney Gen Davis B School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birney Gen Davis B School?
Birney Gen Davis B School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birney Gen Davis B School offer ?
Birney Gen Davis B School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Birney Gen Davis B School part of?
Birney Gen Davis B School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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