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Bethune Mary Mcleod School

3301 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bethune Mary Mcleod School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bethune Mary Mcleod School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bethune Mary Mcleod School's student population of 478 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bethune Mary Mcleod School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethune Mary Mcleod School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2716 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bethune Mary Mcleod School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bethune Mary Mcleod School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethune Mary Mcleod School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethune Mary Mcleod School's ranking?
Bethune Mary Mcleod School is ranked #2716 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bethune Mary Mcleod School?
478 students attend Bethune Mary Mcleod School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bethune Mary Mcleod School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Mary Mcleod School?
Bethune Mary Mcleod School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethune Mary Mcleod School offer ?
Bethune Mary Mcleod School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bethune Mary Mcleod School part of?
Bethune Mary Mcleod School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bethune Mary Mcleod School located?
Bethune Mary Mcleod School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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