SAYRE WILLIAM L MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sayre William L MS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 415 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 32 teachers, Sayre William L MS 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.

William L. Sayre Middle School, located at 5800 Walnut Street in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood of West Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school is named after William L. Sayre, a prominent educator and the first principal of the Central Manual Training School. The school facility occupies a historic building that has long served as a neighborhood anchor, reflecting the district's commitment to providing middle-grade education within the local community.

Academically, Sayre Middle School focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment, often integrating extracurricular activities and community partnerships to engage students outside of the classroom. As with many schools in the Philadelphia district, Sayre strives to address the diverse needs of its urban student population by focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and building a sense of school pride within the West Philadelphia community.

For more information, contact Sayre William L MS at (215) 471-2904 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.