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World Communications Charter School

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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51220 South Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Philadelphia County
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PH: (215) 735-3198

  • Grades 6-12
  • 510 students
  • 1 school

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 PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
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The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

Math
Data not available for this district (2012)
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The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

Math
Data not available for this district (2012)
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Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

Math
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11

Reading
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

Science
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2012)
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Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Writing was 83% in 2012.

Math
Data not available for this district (2012)
Data not available for this district (2011)
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Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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 PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2011-2012

About the Tests

  • In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11915
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic95%16%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%3%
Hispanic2%7%
White, not Hispanic<1%73%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,251$10,013
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional49%61%
Student and staff support<1%8%
Administration38%11%
Other expenditures13%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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