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Dick William School

2498 W Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dick William 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (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

Dick William 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
Dick William School's student population of 356 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 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
Dick William 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 Dick William School is 0.15, 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)
#2688 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dick William School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dick William 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.
14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dick William 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.
10-14%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dick William 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
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dick William School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dick William School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dick William School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dick William School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dick William School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Dick William 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 Dick William 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)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dick William 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 Dick William School's ranking?
Dick William School is ranked #2688 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dick William School?
356 students attend Dick William School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dick William School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dick William School?
Dick William School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dick William School offer ?
Dick William School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dick William School part of?
Dick William School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dick William School located?
Dick William 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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