Meredith William M School

725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
William M. Meredith School is a public K-8 school located in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Meredith William M School ranks in the top 5% 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 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meredith William M School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Meredith William M School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Meredith William M School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meredith William M School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#98 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
76%
38%
83%
55%
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
8%
14%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
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 Meredith William M School's ranking?
Meredith William M School is ranked #98 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Meredith William M School often compared to?
Meredith William M Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccall Gen George A School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Meredith William M School?
556 students attend Meredith William M School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Meredith William M School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meredith William M School?
Meredith William M School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meredith William M School offer ?
Meredith William M School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meredith William M School part of?
Meredith William M School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Meredith William M School located?
Meredith William M School is located in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 556 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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