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Howe Julia Ward School

5800 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howe Julia Ward 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (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

Howe Julia Ward School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Howe Julia Ward School's student population of 206 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 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
Howe Julia Ward 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 Howe Julia Ward School is 0.17, 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)
#2420 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Howe Julia Ward School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Howe Julia Ward 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.
20-24%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howe Julia Ward 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.
21-39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Howe Julia Ward 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Howe Julia Ward School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Howe Julia Ward School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Howe Julia Ward 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 Howe Julia Ward School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Howe Julia Ward 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 Howe Julia Ward School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Howe Julia Ward 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 Howe Julia Ward 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)
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howe Julia Ward 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 Howe Julia Ward School's ranking?
Howe Julia Ward School is ranked #2420 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Howe Julia Ward School often compared to?
Howe Julia Ward Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindley Academy Cs At Birney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Howe Julia Ward School?
206 students attend Howe Julia Ward School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Howe Julia Ward School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howe Julia Ward School?
Howe Julia Ward School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howe Julia Ward School offer ?
Howe Julia Ward School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Howe Julia Ward School part of?
Howe Julia Ward School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Howe Julia Ward School located?
Howe Julia Ward 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-5
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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