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Vare-Washington School

Vare-Washington School is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–8, rated C-, with 375 students and an 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 49% in English Language Arts and 34% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
375
Students per teacher
11.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts49%
Math34%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic34%
White27%
Black20%
Asian10%
Two or more races8%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.2%
Prior-year enrollment
404

Homes assigned to this school

4,113 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Vare-Washington School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1198 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone
(215) 400-8120
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899007511
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
D-
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Vare-Washington School

How is Vare-Washington School rated?

Vare-Washington School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated D- overall.

How do students at Vare-Washington School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Vare-Washington School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 49% in English Language Arts and 34% in Math.

What grades does Vare-Washington School serve?

Vare-Washington School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Vare-Washington School?

375 students attend Vare-Washington School, down from 404 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Vare-Washington School?

TopHap matches 4,113 residential properties to Vare-Washington School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Vare-Washington School in?

Vare-Washington School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.