John Barry Elementary School

John Barry Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
5900 Race St,  Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
1.0
1.0
486 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
16%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
2%
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
276:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
92.4%
Hispanic
4.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 Middle School Student
3/10/2022
That school is bad.. pls dont send ya child there . if u get in a argument they will suspended ya child for a hole week. its to many fights kids be bringing drugs wepons to school.. slso they dont care teachers be fighting kids be haveing drugs
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/31/2012
My children attend this school and it has come along way but the changes that have been made to the school are good but the school has no control. They are always switching principles and they have no discipline. the school has went downhill fast and i an trying to get my children out of there i don...
parent
3/31/2010
Barry School has come a long way from the 2008-2009 school year. The new pricipal has made a difference in the tone of the school. Unfortunately he can't do it all. A lot of the childrens actions are because of the lack of discipline at home. There is no reason the children should come to school cur...

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John Barry Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 486 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. John Barry Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $151,271. Discover additional schools in the area, like William L. Sayre High School, Overbrook High School, West Philadelphia High School, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Barry Elementary School.

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