John Wanamaker Middle School, Philadelphia, PA

The 625 student population of Wanamaker Middle School is 90% African American, 8% Latino, and 2% Caucasian. Ninety-seven percent of its students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches. Accommodating only sixth through eighth graders, this school employs 37 full-time classroom teachers and has a student-teacher ratio of nearly 17 to 1. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wanamaker Middle School participated in the Title I Schoolwide Program during the 2000-2001 school year.