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Birney Gen Davis B School (Closed 2012)

900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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 38% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
600 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 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
This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
41%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birney Gen Davis B 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
32%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birney Gen Davis B 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Birney Gen Davis B School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Birney Gen Davis B School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Birney Gen Davis B School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
87%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Birney Gen Davis B School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Birney Gen Davis B School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Birney Gen Davis B School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Birney Gen Davis B School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birney Gen Davis B School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Birney Gen Davis B 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 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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