Middle Years Alternative vs Universal Institute CS
Middle Years Alternative has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.3/10. Universal Institute CS is significantly larger with 563 students, about 3.6× the size of Middle Years Alternative (155). In math proficiency, Middle Years Alternative leads at 19.0%.
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.
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia, PA
5.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
155 students
Universal Institute CS
Philadelphia, PA
4.3/10
SchoolKindergarten – 9thCharter
563 students
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| Metric | Middle Years Alternative | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | — |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 1.7 |
| State Rank | #2,002 of 2,848 | #2,492 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 30th | 13th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Middle Years Alternative | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 19.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 36.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Middle Years Alternative | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | Kindergarten – 9th |
| Enrollment | 155 | 563 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.2% |
| District | Philadelphia City SD | Universal Institute CS |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19139) | Philadelphia (19146) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,701 | $99,702 |
| Median Home Value | $118,700 | $452,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,110 | $1,708 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | 64.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.9% | 13.5% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 29 min |