Sharswood George School

Summary:

Sharswood George School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District. With just 356 students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Sharswood George School significantly lags behind in academic performance, with only 20.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also struggles in PSSA English Language Arts (32.9% proficient vs 34.2% district, 53% state) and PSSA Science (48.5% proficient vs 41.3% district, 65.8% state). This underperformance is likely exacerbated by the school's extremely high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 5.9%.

While Sharswood George School faces significant challenges, some nearby schools, such as Jenks Abram School and Fanny Jackson Coppin School, have demonstrated much higher academic achievement despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that with the right strategies and resources, Sharswood George School may be able to improve its educational outcomes. However, the school's increased spending per student, from $13,927 in 2018-2019 to $22,305 in 2021-2022, has not yet translated into better academic performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful change.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2300 S 2nd St
       Philadelphia, PA  19148-4004


(215) 400-8270

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1212th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,305 Help


Students who attend Sharswood George School usually attend:

High:    Furness Horace High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.5%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Asian:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sharswood George School ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 46th 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 20.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sharswood George School ranks worse than 71.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.06. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sharswood George School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.5%), Hispanic (22.9%), Asian (19.8%). (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 Sharswood George School is 10.7, which is the 39th best among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharswood George School is $22,305, which is the 32nd highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sharswood George School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharswood George School 1212th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sharswood George School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sharswood George School 637th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Sharswood George 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 Sharswood George School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.53 1183rd 1302 9.1%
2004 7.27 1186th 1308 9.3%
2005 33.24 1012th 1299 22.1%
2006 36.19 1197th 1545 22.5%
2007 25.73 1308th 1555 15.9%
2008 10.78 1427th 1551 8.0%
2009 28.15 1297th 1549 16.3%
2010 21.27 1370th 1579 13.2%
2011 12.43 1463rd 1597 8.4%
2012 15.74 1399th 1599 12.5%
2013 16.95 1300th 1519 14.4%
2014 14.15 1275th 1467 13.1%
2015 16.52 1228th 1474 16.7%
2016 8.88 1387th 1554 10.7%
2017 8.12 1391st 1547 10.1%
2018 19.92 1249th 1530 18.4%
2019 21.15 1240th 1544 19.7%
2022 11.44 1317th 1534 14.1%
2023 25.71 1164th 1534 24.1%
2024 20.42 1212th 1526 20.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.75 913th 1414 35.4%
2024 32.04 1052nd 1432 26.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.33 1124th 1488 24.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.88 1201st 1495 19.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.18 1198th 1236 3.1%
2024 2.80 1208th 1229 1.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sharswood George School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.34 506th 643 21.3%
2004 52.37 393rd 663 40.7%
2005 19.69 584th 687 15.0%
2006 40.23 511th 736 30.6%
2007 34.59 567th 749 24.3%
2008 27.16 614th 753 18.5%
2009 33.91 596th 770 22.6%
2010 23.22 672nd 805 16.5%
2011 32.16 650th 825 21.2%
2012 30.41 649th 834 22.2%
2013 20.96 617th 758 18.6%
2014 15.08 622nd 728 14.6%
2015 21.94 637th 835 23.7%
2016 28.71 624th 870 28.3%
2017 29.17 621st 877 29.2%
2018 27.15 630th 861 26.8%
2019 26.17 647th 891 27.4%
2022 22.45 654th 883 25.9%
2023 32.57 607th 893 32.0%
2024 27.06 637th 891 28.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.61 490th 874 43.9%
2024 31.94 616th 877 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.35 614th 860 28.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.45 408th 660 38.2%
2024 20.46 587th 672 12.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.62 648th 870 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sharswood George School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.79 577th 681 15.3%
2024 10.99 624th 673 7.3%
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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.

Sharswood George School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Sharswood George School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 59 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1989 393 98 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1990 417 54 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 438 41 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 409 45 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 390 60 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 352 70 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 317 76 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 317 76 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 296 92 10 24 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 288 81 14 22 2 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 314 71 18 19 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 273 69 21 22 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 264 84 21 29 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 240 84 34 28 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 240 84 34 28 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 246 90 23 23 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 264 97 33 20 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 260 101 41 30 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 270 121 45 36 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 267 94 51 41 0 n/a n/a 8 461
2009 296 90 51 41 0 n/a n/a 14 492
2010 328 87 58 47 0 n/a n/a 25 545
2011 337 90 63 51 1 0 26 0 568
2012 334 77 67 56 1 0 38 0 573
2013 353 71 73 54 1 0 43 0 595
2014 308 63 82 48 1 0 40 0 542
2015 287 70 84 56 2 0 48 0 547
2016 285 66 87 65 3 0 70 0 576
2017 313 65 95 68 4 0 65 0 610
2018 272 56 100 77 4 0 60 0 569
2019 252 60 102 75 3 2 46 0 540
2020 230 73 93 78 3 0 36 0 513
2021 186 60 82 60 3 0 34 0 425
2022 163 50 64 74 3 0 24 0 378
2023 144 40 69 69 2 0 32 0 356
2024 136 37 70 81 2 0 27 0 353

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sharswood George School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 492 26.0 18.9 n/a
1989 508 26.0 19.5 n/a
1990 486 23.0 21.1 0
1991 490 25.0 19.6 n/a
1992 464 23.0 20.1 n/a
1993 460 24.5 18.8 n/a
1994 438 21.5 20.4 n/a
1995 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1996 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1997 423 23.0 18.4 n/a
1998 407 26.0 15.7 n/a
1999 424 24.0 17.7 n/a
2000 387 27.0 14.3 81.9
2001 398 26.0 15.3 81.2
2002 386 23.0 16.8 81.1
2003 386 23.0 16.8 81.1
2004 382 26.1 14.6 79.3
2005 416 29.2 14.2 75.2
2006 433 28.2 15.4 74.4
2007 473 28.2 16.8 74.6
2008 461 32.3 14.3 78.4
2009 492 31.2 15.8 81
2010 545 33.2 16.4 97.5
2011 568 37.2 15.2 93.3
2012 573 36.2 15.7 93.7
2013 595 35.2 16.8 93.6
2014 542 32.0 16.9 93
2015 547 24.0 22.7 99.5
2016 576 27.0 21.3 100
2017 610 35.6 17.1 99.8
2018 569 36.0 15.8 100
2019 540 36.0 15.0 99.8
2020 513 36.3 14.1 100
2021 425 36.2 11.7 99.3
2022 378 37.9 9.9 99.2
2023 356 31.7 11.2 100
2024 353 32.7 10.7 100

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 Sharswood George School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 492 26.0 18.9 n/a
1989 508 26.0 19.5 n/a
1990 486 23.0 21.1 0
1991 490 25.0 19.6 n/a
1992 464 23.0 20.1 n/a
1993 460 24.5 18.8 n/a
1994 438 21.5 20.4 n/a
1995 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1996 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1997 423 23.0 18.4 n/a
1998 407 26.0 15.7 n/a
1999 424 24.0 17.7 n/a
2000 387 27.0 14.3 81.9
2001 398 26.0 15.3 81.2
2002 386 23.0 16.8 81.1
2003 386 23.0 16.8 81.1
2004 382 26.1 14.6 79.3
2005 416 29.2 14.2 75.2
2006 433 28.2 15.4 74.4
2007 473 28.2 16.8 74.6
2008 461 32.3 14.3 78.4
2009 492 31.2 15.8 81
2010 545 33.2 16.4 97.5
2011 568 37.2 15.2 93.3
2012 573 36.2 15.7 93.7
2013 595 35.2 16.8 93.6
2014 542 32.0 16.9 93
2015 547 24.0 22.7 99.5
2016 576 27.0 21.3 100
2017 610 35.6 17.1 99.8
2018 569 36.0 15.8 100
2019 540 36.0 15.0 99.8
2020 513 36.3 14.1 100
2021 425 36.2 11.7 99.3
2022 378 37.9 9.9 99.2
2023 356 31.7 11.2 100
2024 353 32.7 10.7 100

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 Sharswood George School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,280 (16.4%) $11,647 (83.6%) $13,927
2020 $1,866 (11.9%) $13,838 (88.1%) $15,704
2021 $4,401 (24.7%) $13,424 (75.3%) $17,825
2022 $10,839 (48.6%) $11,466 (51.4%) $22,305

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharswood George School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1240th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1164th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 647th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 607th of 893 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sharswood George School)33.433.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)34.148.1
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sharswood George School)288
 20%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sharswood George School)6244
 18%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)5828
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sharswood George School)16.325
 8.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)46.542.5
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Sharswood George School)20.817.5
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)33.347.5
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Sharswood George School)34.930.7
 4.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)46.536.9
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Sharswood George School)18.26.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Sharswood George School)34.540
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)32.842.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Sharswood George School)2519.9
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sharswood George School)47.641.4
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sharswood George School)41.741.3
 0.4%
   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 Students540356
 34.1%
African American6040
 33.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian10269
 32.4%
Hispanic7569
 8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White252144
 42.9%
Two or More Races4632
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharswood George School

Students at Sharswood George School are 39% White, 23% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Sharswood George School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Sharswood George School.

Students who attend Sharswood George School usually go on to attend:

High : Furness Horace High School


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