Vare Abigail School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
32%
14%
White
16%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Vare Abigail School?
388 students attend Vare Abigail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Vare Abigail School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vare Abigail School?
Vare Abigail School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vare Abigail School offer ?
Vare Abigail School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vare Abigail School part of?
Vare Abigail School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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