D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Wagner Gen Louis MS

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1701 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 19% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
301
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 4th percentile, math 1st percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−43 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−44 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black19%3%reading -14 pts, math -11 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -9 pts, math -8 pts17th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -45 pts, math -22 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income18%3%reading -26 pts, math -20 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1701 W Chelten Ave
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19126
District 4218990
NCES School ID 421899003835
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19126

Understanding the community around Wagner Gen Louis MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,995
Per Capita Income $26,907
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $182,100
Median Rent $1,105
Owner-Occupied 62.1%
Renter-Occupied 37.9%
View full data for ZIP 19126 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wagner Gen Louis MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
White 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 301
Teachers (FTE) 24.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wagner Gen Louis MS?
Wagner Gen Louis MS has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wagner Gen Louis MS?
Wagner Gen Louis MS has 301 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Wagner Gen Louis MS serve?
Wagner Gen Louis MS serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wagner Gen Louis MS receive per student?
Wagner Gen Louis MS receives $36,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wagner Gen Louis MS in 19126 ▼
Avg Home Value
$231,092
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,317
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
37.9%

Other Schools in 19126

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026