Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Welsh John 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Welsh John 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 Welsh John School is 0.49, 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.
Welsh John School is ranked #2617 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Welsh John School?
253 students attend Welsh John School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Welsh John School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welsh John School?
Welsh John School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Welsh John School offer ?
Welsh John School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Welsh John School part of?
In what neighborhood is Welsh John School located?
Welsh John 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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The nearest high school to Welsh John School is Building 21 (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
