Richard Allen Preparatory CS vs Middle Years Alternative
Middle Years Alternative has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.1/10. Richard Allen Preparatory CS is significantly larger with 368 students, about 2.4× 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.
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia, PA
4.1/10
Middle School5th – 9thCharter
368 students
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia, PA
5.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
155 students
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| Metric | Richard Allen Preparatory CS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.1 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100% |
| Environment Score | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #2,582 of 2,848 | #2,002 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Richard Allen Preparatory CS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 4.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Richard Allen Preparatory CS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 9th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 368 | 155 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.3% | 100.0% |
| District | Richard Allen Preparatory CS | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19143) | Philadelphia (19139) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,964 | $38,701 |
| Median Home Value | $152,000 | $118,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,235 | $1,110 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 21.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 28.9% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 33 min |