MEADE GEN GEORGE C SCHOOL

Meade Gen George C Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 394 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 26 teachers, Meade Gen George C Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

General George G. Meade School, located in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood of North Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. Steeped in local history, the school serves a diverse urban community and operates with a mission to foster academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of its students. As a neighborhood anchor, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare children for the transition to high school and beyond.

In recent years, Meade School has been a focal point of community partnership and academic investment. Because of its location in a rapidly developing area near Temple University, the school often collaborates with local organizations, volunteers, and university programs to provide students with extracurricular enrichment and supplemental academic support. The school administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong communication with families to bridge the gap between home and school life, aiming to cultivate a safe, inclusive space that empowers students to succeed regardless of their background.

For more information, contact Meade Gen George C Sch at (215) 684-5062 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.