Cook-Wissahickon School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Philadelphia City Sd
Cook-Wissahickon School is located in Philadelphia, PA and is one of 267 schools in Philadelphia City School District. It is a public school that serves 465 students in grades PK-8.
Cook-Wissahickon School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cook-Wissahickon School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cook-Wissahickon School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cook-Wissahickon School's students and teachers. more
Cook-Wissahickon School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cook-Wissahickon School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cook-Wissahickon School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cook-Wissahickon School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon Christian Preschool 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Levering William School 0.7 miles |  |
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| St Bridget Elementary School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Mifflin Thomas School 1 miles |  |
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| William Penn Charter School 1.2 miles | n/a |
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Cook-Wissahickon School
As far as public schools go in our area, Cook is one of the better alternatives, but the administrators can only do so much. There are many fine reasons to send your children to Cook: a great Principal who loves what she does, many fine teachers, who have not yet tired of their craft, and a very clean and large building with great classrooms. The only downsides have been some teachers' comments that sound as if they are a frustrated lot and many of the students who have poor support at home. That said, this is a school filled with poor inner city kids that is doing its best, and if you want a no tolerance public school, this is it in the area.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 465
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cook-Wissahickon School had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
46%
Black
40%
Two or More Races
6%
Hispanic
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Philadelphia City Sd District Spending
$10,447Per Pupil
The Philadelphia City Sd spends $10,447 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Philadelphia City Sd District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Cook-Wissahickon School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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