Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Middle Years Alternative
Bala-Cynwyd MS has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 5.4/10. Bala-Cynwyd MS is significantly larger with 796 students, about 5.1× the size of Middle Years Alternative (155). In math proficiency, Bala-Cynwyd MS leads at 71.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Bala-Cynwyd MS
Bala Cynwyd, PA
7.7/10
Middle School5th – 8th
796 students
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia, PA
5.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
155 students
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| Metric | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.3 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.1% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 10.0 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #542 of 2,848 | #2,002 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 81th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 87.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bala-Cynwyd MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 796 | 155 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.1% | 100.0% |
| District | Lower Merion SD | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Bala Cynwyd | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bala Cynwyd (19004) | Philadelphia (19139) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $143,781 | $38,701 |
| Median Home Value | $616,000 | $118,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,791 | $1,110 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 72.5% | 21.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 28.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 33 min |