Penn Wood MS vs Middle Years Alternative
Middle Years Alternative has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.6/10. Penn Wood MS is significantly larger with 635 students, about 4.1× 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.
Penn Wood MS
Darby, PA
4.6/10
Middle School7th – 8th
635 students
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia, PA
5.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
155 students
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| Metric | Penn Wood MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.6 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #2,405 of 2,848 | #2,002 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 16th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Penn Wood MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 28.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Penn Wood MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 635 | 155 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | William Penn SD | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Darby | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Darby (19023) | Philadelphia (19139) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,962 | $38,701 |
| Median Home Value | $117,200 | $118,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,240 | $1,110 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.9% | 21.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.6% | 28.9% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 33 min |