Rhodes E Washington School

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Rhodes E Washington School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, PA that serves grades KG-8 with a total enrollment of 396 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rhodes E Washington School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with proficiency rates on the PSSA exams that are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 2.2% of students at Rhodes E Washington School were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% in the Philadelphia City School District and 40.4% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.26% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years, and has experienced relatively high dropout rates ranging from 1.5% to 5.9% in recent years.

While the nearby schools, such as Peirce Thomas Middle School, Wright Richard R School, Mifflin Thomas School, Dick William School, Blaine James G School, and Kenderton Elementary School, also struggle academically, they generally perform better than Rhodes E Washington School on PSSA exams and have higher proficiency rates. Despite the low academic performance, Rhodes E Washington School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $14,852 in 2018-2019 to $22,809 in 2021-2022, suggesting that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution to improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 2900 W. Clearfield Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19132-1835


(215) 400-7060

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1504th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,809 Help


Students who attend Rhodes E Washington School usually attend:

High:    Strawberry Mansion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.9%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Rhodes E Washington School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 135th 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 3.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rhodes E Washington School ranks worse than 99% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.66. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (86.9%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rhodes E Washington School is 11.5, which is the 47th 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 Rhodes E Washington School is $22,809, which is the 25th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rhodes E Washington School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhodes E Washington School 1504th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rhodes E Washington School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rhodes E Washington School 882nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Rhodes E Washington 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 Rhodes E Washington School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 1.91 1471st 1474 0.2%
2016 2.12 1540th 1554 0.9%
2017 2.09 1530th 1547 1.1%
2018 1.66 1527th 1530 0.2%
2019 1.96 1539th 1544 0.3%
2021 3.14 1424th 1433 0.6%
2022 4.25 1499th 1534 2.3%
2023 3.36 1519th 1534 1.0%
2024 3.65 1504th 1526 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.95 1398th 1414 1.1%
2024 4.58 1416th 1432 1.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.45 1444th 1488 3.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.63 1479th 1495 1.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.22 424th 437 3.0%
2024 15.85 419th 437 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rhodes E Washington School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 3.51 829th 835 0.7%
2016 4.32 843rd 870 3.1%
2017 4.55 851st 877 3.0%
2018 4.26 842nd 861 2.2%
2019 3.45 882nd 891 1.0%
2021 5.72 779th 797 2.3%
2022 6.20 862nd 883 2.4%
2023 4.05 893rd 893 0.0%
2024 4.66 882nd 891 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.89 874th 874 0.0%
2024 5.12 872nd 877 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.77 852nd 860 0.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.95 637th 660 3.5%
2024 15.03 654th 672 2.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.62 867th 870 0.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Rhodes E Washington School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.84 420th 421 0.2%
2024 13.84 398th 408 2.5%
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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 Rhodes E Washington School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 8 662 0 10 0 0 15 0 695
2015 5 533 0 8 0 0 20 0 566
2016 1 518 0 7 0 0 32 0 558
2017 2 540 0 12 0 2 29 0 585
2018 3 502 0 12 0 1 34 0 552
2019 2 452 0 16 0 1 24 0 495
2020 0 443 0 20 1 0 22 0 486
2021 3 446 0 19 2 0 15 0 485
2022 4 370 0 20 3 0 9 0 406
2023 3 344 0 34 1 0 14 0 396

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 Rhodes E Washington School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 695 42.2 16.4 99.6
2015 566 35.0 16.1 99.5
2016 558 30.0 18.6 100
2017 585 37.1 15.7 99.3
2018 552 26.2 21.0 99.8
2019 495 42.2 11.7 100
2020 486 38.6 12.5 100
2021 485 37.4 12.9 99.4
2022 406 41.3 9.8 99.3
2023 396 34.4 11.5 100

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 Rhodes E Washington School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 695 42.2 16.4 99.6
2015 566 35.0 16.1 99.5
2016 558 30.0 18.6 100
2017 585 37.1 15.7 99.3
2018 552 26.2 21.0 99.8
2019 495 42.2 11.7 100
2020 486 38.6 12.5 100
2021 485 37.4 12.9 99.4
2022 406 41.3 9.8 99.3
2023 396 34.4 11.5 100

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 Rhodes E Washington School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,501 (16.8%) $12,351 (83.2%) $14,852
2020 $3,726 (21.8%) $13,356 (78.2%) $17,082
2021 $5,188 (29.2%) $12,583 (70.8%) $17,770
2022 $10,664 (46.8%) $12,145 (53.2%) $22,809

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rhodes E Washington School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1539th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1519th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.7%
Ranks 882nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 893rd of 893 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rhodes E Washington School)05.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)011.4
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rhodes E Washington School)08.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rhodes E Washington School)30.624
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)13.94.2
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Rhodes E Washington School)00
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)10.813.8
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Rhodes E Washington School)00
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)12.78
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Rhodes E Washington School)00
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)8.57.4
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Rhodes E Washington School)1.30
 1.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Rhodes E Washington School)7.64.9
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)12.75.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Rhodes E Washington School)0.31.8
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rhodes E Washington School)14.712.1
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rhodes E Washington School)10.58.2
 2.3%
   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 Students495396
 20%
African American452344
 23.9%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1634
 112.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White23
 50%
Two or More Races2414
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Rhodes E Washington School are 87% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Rhodes E Washington School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Rhodes E Washington School usually go on to attend:

High : Strawberry Mansion High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Rhodes E Washington School.


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