General George A. McCall School is a public K–8 school in the Society Hill section of Center City, Philadelphia. The McCall School, located at 325 S. 7th Street, serves Society Hill, Chinatown, and Old City. The school, a part of the School District of Philadelphia, is named after George A. McCall.
Serving 629 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mccall Gen George A School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccall Gen George A School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccall Gen George A School's student population of 629 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
Mccall Gen George A School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccall Gen George A School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
43%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
13%
14%
White
29%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Philadelphia City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccall Gen George A School's ranking?
Mccall Gen George A School is ranked #183 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mccall Gen George A School often compared to?
Mccall Gen George A Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meredith William M School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mccall Gen George A School?
629 students attend Mccall Gen George A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mccall Gen George A School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccall Gen George A School?
Mccall Gen George A School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccall Gen George A School offer ?
Mccall Gen George A School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccall Gen George A School part of?
Mccall Gen George A School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mccall Gen George A School located?
Mccall Gen George A School is located in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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