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Sayre William L Middle School

5800 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, Sayre William L Middle 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (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

Sayre William L Middle 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
Sayre William L Middle School's student population of 355 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 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
Sayre William L Middle 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 Sayre William L Middle School is 0.20, 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)
#2253 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sayre William L Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sayre William L Middle 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.
11-19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sayre William L Middle 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%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sayre William L Middle 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
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sayre William L Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
14%
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White
n/a
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sayre William L Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sayre William L Middle 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 Sayre William L Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Sayre William L Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
65-69%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sayre William L Middle School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sayre William L Middle 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)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sayre William L Middle 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 Sayre William L Middle School's ranking?
Sayre William L Middle School is ranked #2253 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sayre William L Middle School often compared to?
Sayre William L Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Philadelphia High School, Parkway West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sayre William L Middle School?
The graduation rate of Sayre William L Middle School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sayre William L Middle School?
355 students attend Sayre William L Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sayre William L Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayre William L Middle School?
Sayre William L Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sayre William L Middle School offer ?
Sayre William L Middle School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sayre William L Middle School part of?
Sayre William L Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sayre William L Middle School located?
Sayre William L Middle School is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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