Summary:
The 19126 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to a single middle school, Wagner Gen Louis Middle School, which is part of the Philadelphia City School District. This school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance on standardized tests falling well below state and district averages.
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School has an enrollment of 301 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with only 1.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 13.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA), compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking is also very low, placing 847 out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data suggests that the challenges faced by Wagner Gen Louis Middle School are likely due to the high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, as indicated by the 100.33% rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Despite the school's academic struggles, it is spending a relatively high amount per student, at $22,997 for the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that additional resources and support may be needed to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of this underperforming school.
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