Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School's student population of 542 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.
School Mascot
Lions
School Rankings
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter 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 Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2329 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
50%
14%
White
11%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School's ranking?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School is ranked #2329 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School often compared to?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Diehl School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School?
542 students attend Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School offer ?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School part of?
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School is part of Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School District.
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