Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Vare-Washington Elementary School is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 339 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vare-Washington Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on PSSA tests compared to state and district averages, particularly in Math. The school's performance is especially weak for Hispanic students, though it performs relatively well for English Language Learner (ELL) students. Additionally, the school has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 1.0% to 5.9% over the past two school years. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the nearby schools, such as Fanny Jackson Coppin School, Southwark School, and McCall Gen George A School, generally outperform Vare-Washington Elementary School on academic measures, they also serve high percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the increased per-student spending at Vare-Washington Elementary School, from $13,957 in 2018-2019 to $20,746 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not improved, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions and strategies to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1198 S 5th St
       Philadelphia, PA  19147


(215) 400-8120

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
991st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,746 Help


Students who attend Vare-Washington Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Furness Horace High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.1%
White:
21.3%
African American:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vare-Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 25th 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 41.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vare-Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 54.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.84. (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 Vare-Washington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), White (21.3%), African American (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 Vare-Washington Elementary School is 10.3, which is the 30th 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 Vare-Washington Elementary School is $20,746, which is the 66th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vare-Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vare-Washington Elementary School 991st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Vare-Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vare-Washington Elementary School 485th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Vare-Washington Elementary 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 Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 11.21 1292nd 1474 12.3%
2016 12.78 1333rd 1554 14.2%
2017 14.77 1304th 1547 15.7%
2018 22.80 1218th 1530 20.4%
2019 28.83 1162nd 1544 24.7%
2022 29.69 1114th 1534 27.4%
2023 37.93 1051st 1534 31.5%
2024 41.61 991st 1526 35.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.97 62nd 196 68.4%
2024 67.19 43rd 200 78.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.41 751st 1414 46.9%
2024 45.71 868th 1432 39.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.77 888th 1488 40.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.72 983rd 1495 34.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.80 225th 432 47.9%
2024 32.76 322nd 454 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 12.66 704th 835 15.7%
2016 22.65 664th 870 23.7%
2017 19.75 683rd 877 22.1%
2018 33.46 585th 861 32.1%
2019 48.75 497th 891 44.2%
2021 70.69 197th 797 75.3%
2022 66.37 283rd 883 68.0%
2023 70.90 235th 893 73.7%
2024 47.84 485th 891 45.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.78 15th 150 90.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.25 62nd 874 92.9%
2024 66.08 248th 877 71.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.75 523rd 860 39.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.72 395th 870 54.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.26 64th 145 55.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vare-Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.73 24th 362 93.4%
2024 55.00 141st 362 61.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 34 120 84 118 3 0 44 0 403
2015 37 108 76 137 3 0 41 0 402
2016 37 106 74 143 4 1 52 0 417
2017 27 79 75 155 2 1 57 0 396
2018 53 70 76 132 1 2 57 0 391
2019 52 70 78 131 1 0 56 0 388
2020 52 75 77 159 1 0 40 0 404
2021 40 86 68 143 1 0 33 0 371
2022 58 73 53 150 0 0 27 0 361
2023 56 74 44 140 0 1 24 0 339
2024 70 65 35 132 1 0 26 0 329

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 Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 403 32.7 12.3 91.8
2015 402 29.0 13.8 99.3
2016 417 24.0 17.3 100
2017 396 29.8 13.2 99.7
2018 391 32.2 12.1 100
2019 388 32.2 12.0 100
2020 404 36.6 11.0 100
2021 371 33.2 11.1 99.2
2022 361 34.2 10.5 99.2
2023 339 35.2 9.6 100
2024 329 31.7 10.3 100

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 Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 403 32.7 12.3 91.8
2015 402 29.0 13.8 99.3
2016 417 24.0 17.3 100
2017 396 29.8 13.2 99.7
2018 391 32.2 12.1 100
2019 388 32.2 12.0 100
2020 404 36.6 11.0 100
2021 371 33.2 11.1 99.2
2022 361 34.2 10.5 99.2
2023 339 35.2 9.6 100
2024 329 31.7 10.3 100

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 Vare-Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,541 (11.0%) $12,416 (89.0%) $13,957
2020 $2,215 (13.9%) $13,768 (86.1%) $15,984
2021 $3,461 (20.0%) $13,870 (80.0%) $17,332
2022 $9,115 (43.9%) $11,631 (56.1%) $20,746

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vare-Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1162nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1051st of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.7%
Ranks 497th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 235th of 893 Middle schools
 29.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)21.634.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)37.331.4
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)2547.7
 22.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Vare-Washington Elementary School)5590.5
 35.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)4552.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)35.518.5
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)51.651.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)43.226.4
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)70.242.2
 28%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)22.238.3
 16.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)59.259.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)33.348.8
 15.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Vare-Washington Elementary School)3765.1
 28.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)3765.2
 28.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Vare-Washington Elementary School)29.636.9
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Vare-Washington Elementary School)47.873.4
 25.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vare-Washington Elementary School)49.352.1
 2.8%
   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 Students388339
 12.6%
African American7074
 5.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian7844
 43.6%
Hispanic131140
 6.9%
Pacific Islander01
White5256
 7.7%
Two or More Races5624
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Vare-Washington Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 21% White, 20% African American, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Vare-Washington Elementary School.

Vare-Washington Elementary School ranks 991st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Vare-Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Furness Horace High School


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