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Washington Grover Jr Sch

201 E Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

Ranked 488 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Washington Grover Jr Sch

201 E Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

About Washington Grover Jr Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 32% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
428
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.1%
Asian 10.51%
Hispanic 17.99%
Black 65.42%
Two+ Races 3.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.1%
Asian
10.51%
Hispanic
17.99%
Black
65.42%
Two+ Races
3.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 428
49.53%
212 Female
50.47%
216 Male

Student Population

428 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Washington Grover Jr Sch Contact Information

Address

201 E Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

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Phone

(215) 400-3820

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TOP 488 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington Grover Jr Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:19 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington Grover Jr School earned district recognition for improved attendance, late 2025. The School District of Philadelphia honored the school with recognition for a 7 percentage point year-over-year increase in its P90 attendance rate. The award was based on tangible improvements in student attendance relative to the previous period. The finding highlights the value of attendance growth as a key performance measure in district accountability efforts.

FAQ

Q1. What should parents know about Washington Grover Jr Sch?

Ans. Washington Grover Jr Sch is a Philadelphia public school serving middle-grade students with regular classes, student supports, and activities beyond daily lessons.

Q2. What can families compare first here?

Ans. Parents can review attendance rules, transportation access, communication systems, available programs, school profile details, and how the school supports students during the middle grades.

Q3. What support is available for students?

Ans. Families can ask about counseling, extra learning help, special education services, multilingual learner programs, wellness resources, and after-school assistance for students who need added support.

Q4. What can students do after class?

Ans. Students may engage in clubs, artistic endeavors, athletic teams, leadership organizations, enrichment initiatives, and tutoring sessions that offer additional opportunities for learning and involvement.

Q5. What makes this school meaningful to families?

Ans. The neighborhood environment and comprehensive middle-grade curriculum cater to families who prioritize proximity to a school that offers daily assistance and student engagement opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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