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McCall Gen George A School

Public | K-8 | 571 students

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Posted April 29, 2013

I am in the seventh grade class of McCall currently and I love it here! My grade is small, only about 50 kids spread over two classes. My teachers are fabulous and even though the school isn't that challenging for me, the teachers try their hardest. I got to take an algebra class this year and an 8th grade math class in sixth grade. The people here genuinely care about you. The after-school activities are fun. Budget cuts are an issue, and my fabulous strings teacher might not come back next year. All in all, McCall is the best!


Posted June 19, 2011

It was private school or McCall - big decision - and we made the right one. Save your money - The teachers, administration, and the incredible leadership from this EXCEPTIONAL Principal made this a great choice. It is a shame that the impending budget cuts are going to take away some of the unique programs and wonderful teachers that have been part of this school. However, the Principal is extremely strong and I have every bit of faith that she will keep the great work going.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2010

I went to school here, and graduated from the 2008 class. The school is awful. The principal is ill-suited for the position, they had several teachers that jeopardized which high school I was going to get into. The teachers teach the basic curriculum that the school tells them to, without adding any creativity to it. They've gone through almost a new art teacher ever year under the new principal. The secretaries who work out the front office were not only rude to me, and almost every other kid that walked in the office, but to my parents as well. They had chinese classes from k-8. I learned how to say "ni Hao," and "Koffee" out of 8 years of learning it. Their chinese curriculum is weak and shouldn't even exist. Very few schools even offer chinese, and with such a horrible learning experience of it from McCall, I doubt many of them would even want to continue learning chinese. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. I'd suggest Meredith to you instead.


Posted October 12, 2010

McCall is a wonderful mixture of the world's culture and the lively hood of a city lifestyle.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

This school has great teachers and a very committed and active Home and School Association.


Posted January 24, 2010

My son started kindergarten at this school in 2008. I can't say enough about it. The principal is very personable. The teachers encouage parent participation. Mccal is very diverse, which is want I want my children to be exposed to. My son started learning Chinese in kindergarten which I think is amazing. I was unsure about sending my children to public school but after the past year and a half my concerns have been put to rest. The school is in the heart of society hill and the kids are exposed to an abondance of local history, culture and arts. I highly recomend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2009

My child just finished kindergarten, and what a WONDERFUL year! McCall is a very diverse school and the kindergarten teachers are fantastic. My child took numerous field trips and learned so much this year. I truly believe that we could not have had a better year at any other school, city or suburban.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2009

I am an 8th grade student in mccall school. Overall, mccall honestly is a wonderful learning enviroment! even though our principal ms. Domb can be a bit to much! mccall has alot to offer including chinese courses,pssa prep,cybary [a library ran by computers], smart boards, student council, drama club, future city , and the list goes on! when i was younger i use to say i hate mccall and i would transfer but now i know mccall is simply the best! and i love it! i am very disappointed that i have to graduate this year but i will always come and visit! mc
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2009

My son started Kindergarten in Sept 08 along with a few other children from his preschool and we all love the school. My son really loves it and is actually disappointed on snow days! The school atmosphere is safe and diverse (which we value very much). Our kindergarten teacher is amazing and parents are very much involved. The principal, as other reviewers have noted, is very hands on and very accessible. I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2008

My 2 kids currently attend McCall and both they and myself love it. We were a little nervous about sending our kids to public school but could not be happier about our decision. The student body is very diverse with a significant influence from children from Chinatown. My kids starting taking Chinese in Kindegarten! Teachers are great and have great control of the classroom. Principal is very hands on and very caring. Word is getting out on how great the school is and parental involvement has increased every year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2008

This is a cooperative safe school environment, my child left catholic school and went here, first she had to get used to changing class but Her Teachers & Principal were great. The Principal is a very over protecting Mom of all the children in the school. (Wonderful-need more like her) She addresses any problems herself. She will make time. She is great. Officer Brown cares for all the children, they love him. (He's Cool) Dr.Marshall is a wizard of reading, poetry & hard work. The children enjoy her style! I didn t think I would enjoy this school but I was wrong. I Did. Thank You for 2008. Ms.Suber
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2007

I luv McCall I graduated from there calss of 2007. I miss it sooo much. its a great school with great people and I would do anything to get it back....
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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93%

2011

 
 
90%

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100%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black79%
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners92%

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Black79%
Asian65%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners44%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female79%
Male92%
Black60%
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female71%
Male58%
Black55%
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female77%
Male62%
Black60%
Asian74%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female92%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female79%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian63%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asian78%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black83%
Asian97%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners92%

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black83%
Asian77%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black83%
Asian88%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners69%

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male62%
Black83%
Asian66%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners23%

Science

All Students62%
Female65%
Male57%
Black50%
Asian66%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners31%

Writing

All Students70%
Female83%
Male52%
Black75%
Asian68%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learners25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

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.

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.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian/Pacific Islander 58% 3%
Black 28% 16%
White 12% 73%
Hispanic 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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325 South 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 351-7350

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