MEREDITH WILLIAM M SCHOOL
Meredith William M Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 573 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Meredith William M Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Meredith William M. School, located at 725 S. 5th St in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. Often referred to simply as the William M. Meredith School, it is widely regarded as one of the top-performing public schools in the city. The school is highly sought after by local families, known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and a deep-rooted commitment to community involvement.
Beyond its academic rigor, Meredith is known for a vibrant school culture that emphasizes both the arts and parental engagement. The school benefits from an active Home and School Association that helps facilitate various enrichment programs and community events, which contributes to its tight-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. Because of its reputation and high demand, the school operates under strict catchment boundaries, making it a cornerstone of the Queen Village community's educational landscape.
For more information, contact Meredith William M Sch at (215) 351-7360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3043
(215) 351-7360
MEREDITH WILLIAM M SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 573 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia City SD
- Total Students:
- 573
- Teachers:
- 31.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 573 students
- White
- 64.2%
- Two or more races
- 13.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.