Jones John Paul Middle School serves 800 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
800 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)23%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)17%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
55%
15%
Black
34%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Jones John Paul Middle School?
800 students attend Jones John Paul Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jones John Paul Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones John Paul Middle School?
Jones John Paul Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jones John Paul Middle School offer ?
Jones John Paul Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Jones John Paul Middle School part of?
Jones John Paul Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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