Serving 1,144 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
10%
Black
(15-16)99%
15%
White
(15-16)n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)70-74%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Partners CS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part?
The graduation rate of Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part?
1,144 students attend Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part offer ?
Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part part of?
Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part is part of Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Partners CS School District.
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