McCall Gen George A School

Summary:

McCall Gen George A School is an exceptional elementary school in Philadelphia City School District, serving 628 students in grades K-8.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional performance on PSSA tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 82.1% of McCall Gen George A students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 34.2% for the Philadelphia City School District and 53% for Pennsylvania. The school also excels in Science, with 82.4% of students proficient or better, far surpassing the district and state averages. McCall Gen George A's performance is particularly impressive given that 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school's ability to support high achievement even in a high-poverty community.

Compared to nearby schools, McCall Gen George A stands out. For example, in English Language Arts proficiency, the school outperformed Nebinger George W School (50.5%), Fanny Jackson Coppin School (61%), and Stanton Edwin Middle School (50.3%). This consistent excellence across academic subjects and student subgroups is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of McCall Gen George A's educators and administrators.


Detail:

Public K-8

 325 S 7th St
       Philadelphia, PA  19106-4139


(215) 400-7840

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,758 Help


Students who attend McCall Gen George A School usually attend:

High:    Franklin Benjamin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  628

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.9%
White:
27.1%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details McCall Gen George A School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details McCall Gen George A School ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.8. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McCall Gen George A School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (47.9%), White (27.1%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCall Gen George A School is 16.9. 138 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCall Gen George A School is $16,758. 137 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCall Gen George A School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCall Gen George A School 184th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McCall Gen George A School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks McCall Gen George A School 14th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See McCall Gen George A School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCall Gen George A School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.74 712th 1302 45.3%
2004 16.22 1117th 1308 14.6%
2005 8.30 1198th 1299 7.8%
2006 16.57 1365th 1545 11.7%
2007 23.58 1326th 1555 14.7%
2008 28.74 1277th 1551 17.7%
2009 59.81 753rd 1549 51.4%
2010 66.12 607th 1579 61.6%
2011 62.86 704th 1597 55.9%
2012 59.12 851st 1599 46.8%
2013 55.28 879th 1519 42.1%
2014 56.70 815th 1467 44.4%
2015 73.54 396th 1474 73.1%
2016 70.78 487th 1554 68.7%
2017 72.03 455th 1547 70.6%
2018 64.77 645th 1530 57.8%
2019 80.62 273rd 1544 82.3%
2021 92.17 47th 1433 96.7%
2022 90.88 80th 1534 94.8%
2023 87.70 143rd 1534 90.7%
2024 85.45 184th 1526 87.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.63 5th 196 97.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.71 122nd 1414 91.4%
2024 87.68 85th 1432 94.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.94 207th 1488 86.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.47 52nd 1043 95.0%
2024 75.31 191st 1084 82.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.26 170th 1495 88.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.99 100th 160 37.5%
2024 46.54 108th 168 35.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.13 5th 1236 99.6%
2024 90.95 45th 1229 96.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for McCall Gen George A School

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Rank History for all middle school students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.13 388th 643 39.7%
2004 31.29 525th 663 20.8%
2005 33.50 530th 687 22.9%
2006 33.22 569th 736 22.7%
2007 22.25 625th 749 16.6%
2008 20.96 635th 753 15.7%
2009 49.61 481st 770 37.5%
2010 63.96 325th 805 59.6%
2011 63.47 359th 825 56.5%
2012 65.52 339th 834 59.4%
2013 67.69 276th 758 63.6%
2014 66.36 276th 728 62.1%
2015 86.69 79th 835 90.5%
2016 78.31 153rd 870 82.4%
2017 81.26 132nd 877 84.9%
2018 75.20 204th 861 76.3%
2019 89.45 61st 891 93.2%
2022 84.64 99th 883 88.8%
2023 94.26 31st 893 96.5%
2024 96.80 14th 891 98.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.87 9th 874 99.0%
2024 97.74 8th 877 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.59 24th 860 97.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.38 8th 870 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.87 55th 144 61.8%
2024 72.50 44th 145 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.06 100th 421 76.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at McCall Gen George A School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.44 6th 681 99.1%
2024 98.70 6th 673 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2019

Open Quote Really happy with my child's experience here. It was challenging and gave my son the opportunity to excel. Ms Enlow is a particularly amazing 2nd grade teacger. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Open Quote HIdden gem thats not really so hidden anymore in the philly public school system. We are so impressed with the quality of teaching here. The facilities are not stellar as the building is old and decrepit, but the public school system is woefully underfunded. However, as teaching goes, this place is absolutely stellar. My child learned more in one year here than any other school he's ever been in. In fact, McCall taught my son (in 2nd grade at the time) everything he needed to learn in 3rd grade in Chapel Hill, NC (where we moved-- and technically the top rated public school in the state). Let's just say he's so bored in his new school that I'm currently looking at private school options now. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 8, 2015

Open Quote After being underwhelmed by the two private schools in Center City, we opted to pull our middle son and put him at McCall. I was shocked at how much better the teachers were. While the class size is definitely larger, the amount of learning actually taking place in the classroom was substantially better. Much to my own surprise, I prefer McCall over the private schools. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, May 5, 2014

Open Quote Best center city school by far Close Quote



Enrollment information for McCall Gen George A School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 158 257 132 8 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1989 190 224 121 11 5 n/a n/a 0 551
1990 217 221 132 19 4 n/a n/a 0 593
1991 219 238 122 19 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1992 241 260 113 17 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 222 263 119 20 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1994 220 272 127 24 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 214 262 128 17 5 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 214 262 128 17 5 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 215 266 146 16 5 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 185 263 149 22 7 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 156 239 164 20 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 133 220 178 21 5 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 103 207 184 23 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2002 62 165 205 16 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 62 165 205 16 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 53 201 202 14 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 59 208 216 15 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 60 211 203 13 3 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 57 215 223 12 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2008 60 152 235 15 4 n/a n/a 12 478
2009 52 122 255 8 3 n/a n/a 17 457
2010 71 103 282 6 3 n/a n/a 22 487
2011 89 107 341 10 2 0 22 0 571
2012 111 120 347 10 2 0 30 0 620
2013 101 104 383 10 2 0 34 0 634
2014 114 92 386 18 2 0 46 0 658
2015 130 87 384 26 1 0 53 0 681
2016 135 90 390 26 1 0 58 0 700
2017 157 84 383 20 0 0 71 0 715
2018 170 92 361 23 0 0 74 0 720
2019 183 79 361 28 0 0 60 0 711
2020 195 72 337 22 1 1 63 0 691
2021 190 68 330 29 0 1 67 0 685
2022 168 86 315 32 0 1 51 0 653
2023 170 76 301 26 0 1 54 0 628

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCall Gen George A School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 558 32.0 17.4 n/a
1989 551 32.0 17.2 n/a
1990 593 29.0 20.4 0
1991 599 35.0 17.1 n/a
1992 632 35.0 18.0 n/a
1993 625 35.0 17.9 n/a
1994 644 35.0 18.4 n/a
1995 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
1996 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
1997 648 37.0 17.5 n/a
1998 626 36.0 17.4 n/a
1999 584 36.0 16.2 n/a
2000 557 38.5 14.5 32.3
2001 519 33.5 15.5 38.2
2002 451 27.0 16.7 52.1
2003 451 27.0 16.7 52.1
2004 471 29.6 15.9 55.2
2005 500 34.6 14.5 47
2006 490 29.6 16.6 66.5
2007 509 30.6 16.6 65.8
2008 478 33.6 14.2 72.5
2009 457 32.5 14.0 70.5
2010 487 38.2 12.7 66.5
2011 571 40.5 14.0 62
2012 620 37.6 16.4 40.5
2013 634 36.3 17.4 68
2014 658 37.0 17.7 66.9
2015 681 39.0 17.4 62.7
2016 700 35.0 20.0 100
2017 715 42.3 16.9 100
2018 720 39.6 18.1 100
2019 711 40.6 17.4 99.9
2020 691 39.8 17.3 100
2021 685 38.0 18.0 99.6
2022 653 38.0 17.1 99.5
2023 628 37.0 16.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCall Gen George A School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 558 32.0 17.4 n/a
1989 551 32.0 17.2 n/a
1990 593 29.0 20.4 0
1991 599 35.0 17.1 n/a
1992 632 35.0 18.0 n/a
1993 625 35.0 17.9 n/a
1994 644 35.0 18.4 n/a
1995 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
1996 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
1997 648 37.0 17.5 n/a
1998 626 36.0 17.4 n/a
1999 584 36.0 16.2 n/a
2000 557 38.5 14.5 32.3
2001 519 33.5 15.5 38.2
2002 451 27.0 16.7 52.1
2003 451 27.0 16.7 52.1
2004 471 29.6 15.9 55.2
2005 500 34.6 14.5 47
2006 490 29.6 16.6 66.5
2007 509 30.6 16.6 65.8
2008 478 33.6 14.2 72.5
2009 457 32.5 14.0 70.5
2010 487 38.2 12.7 66.5
2011 571 40.5 14.0 62
2012 620 37.6 16.4 40.5
2013 634 36.3 17.4 68
2014 658 37.0 17.7 66.9
2015 681 39.0 17.4 62.7
2016 700 35.0 20.0 100
2017 715 42.3 16.9 100
2018 720 39.6 18.1 100
2019 711 40.6 17.4 99.9
2020 691 39.8 17.3 100
2021 685 38.0 18.0 99.6
2022 653 38.0 17.1 99.5
2023 628 37.0 16.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCall Gen George A School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,550 (12.6%) $10,778 (87.4%) $12,328
2020 $1,548 (12.1%) $11,197 (87.8%) $12,746
2021 $3,298 (24.9%) $9,963 (75.1%) $13,260
2022 $8,019 (47.9%) $8,739 (52.1%) $16,758

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCall Gen George A School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.4%
Ranks 61st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 893 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McCall Gen George A School)78.469.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)82.570.7
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (McCall Gen George A School)67.875
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (McCall Gen George A School)83.887.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)79.676.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (McCall Gen George A School)69.571.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)6983.9
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (McCall Gen George A School)60.682.4
 21.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)86.984.2
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (McCall Gen George A School)58.168.7
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)75.881.3
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (McCall Gen George A School)7164.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (McCall Gen George A School)80.771.4
 9.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)74.278.1
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (McCall Gen George A School)67.971.9
 4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (McCall Gen George A School)82.579.6
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCall Gen George A School)7879
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students711628
 11.7%
African American7976
 3.8%
American Indian00
Asian361301
 16.6%
Hispanic2826
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White183170
 7.1%
Two or More Races6054
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


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Students at McCall Gen George A School are 48% Asian, 27% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

McCall Gen George A School ranks 184th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McCall Gen George A School usually go on to attend:

High : Franklin Benjamin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 628 students attended McCall Gen George A School.


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