Walnut Street Elementary School

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Walnut Street Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
224 S 6th St,  Darby, PA
William Penn School District
3.0
307 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joseph Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
15%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.3%
State Average
16.6%
Science
2.7%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
179:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
89.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
3.6%
White
1.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/22/2014
This is the best elementary school in Darby, PA. My son has been a student for three years and I have seen him grow in his academics and in his social skills. The teachers and the principal goes over and behind to help the students succeed.
3.0 other
5/20/2013
My grandson goes to this school. His teacher seems to be good. It's better that it was when my son went to the school.
2.0 parent
5/7/2012
My child is being bullied and I need to know what I can do to help. The principal isn't cooperating. My child was attacked by another child in school. The child pulled out a section of her hair. My child called me up to the school. When I arrived the staff was offering her ice for her head. I remove...

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Walnut Street Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Darby, PA, in the Darby neighborhood, and is served by the William Penn School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 307 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Walnut Street Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $159,154. Discover additional schools in the area, like Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy, Penn Wood High School - Cypress Street Campus, Motivation High School, and more. Learn more about what Darby has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Street Elementary School.

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