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Middle Schools

Longstreth William C School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 5700 Willows Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143.0

(215)400-7870

1/10
#502
Rank 502 out of 520
Top 96%
English Language Arts1/10 · #511 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #513 · 2nd percentile
Science2/10 · #421 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Longstreth William C School sits in the bustling Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, serving a community that faces real challenges reflected in its academic standing near the bottom of Pennsylvania schools. Families in this part of Philadelphia are often drawn together by tight-knit neighborhood bonds, and for those committed to staying local and investing in their community school, there's something meaningful about being part of a place with room to grow. Families who advocate strongly for their children and engage closely with teachers will want to ask pointed questions about academic support programs and how the school is working to improve outcomes in English and Math.

Student Demographics

170 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
162 (95%)
Hispanic
6 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged163 (96%)
Students with Disabilities57 (34%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

316
Enrollment
22.4
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #29 · 95th percentile

270 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found