Harding Warren G MS

2000 Wakeling St
Philadelphia, PA 19124

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Warren G. Harding Middle School, located at 2000 Wakeling St in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school is situated in a densely populated urban area and serves a diverse student body, focusing on providing foundational education during the critical middle school years. The school facility occupies a notable space in the local community, serving as a hub for academic and social development for area youth.

Academically, Harding Middle School aims to support student growth through a standard district curriculum, while also working to navigate the various challenges inherent in urban public education. The school emphasizes student engagement and safety, striving to prepare its pupils for the transition to high school. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Harding works closely with community stakeholders and district resources to improve student outcomes, maintain attendance, and foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse population.

570

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Warren G MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	237
Black	275
Asian	7
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

Black
275 (48.2%)
Hispanic
237 (41.6%)
White
32 (5.6%)
Two or More
16 (2.8%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3990
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 180

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 187