WASHINGTON MARTHA SCHOOL

Washington Martha Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 350 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Washington Martha Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The school listed as **Martha Washington School** (often referred to as Martha Washington Elementary) is a public K-8 institution located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Situated within the School District of Philadelphia, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education from kindergarten through eighth grade. The facility is located in a historically significant area of the city, positioned near various transit lines and community resources that support the surrounding residential population.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Martha Washington focuses on academic development alongside social-emotional learning to prepare its students for the transition to high school. The school operates as a neighborhood anchor, reflecting the diversity and character of the West Philadelphia area. Parents and community members typically interact with the school through local advisory councils and district-led initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and fostering a supportive, safe learning environment for the neighborhood's youth.

For more information, contact Washington Martha Sch at (215) 823-8203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.