Serving 210 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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
210 students attend Howe Julia Ward School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Howe Julia Ward School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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?
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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
