Welsh Valley MS vs Middle Years Alternative
Welsh Valley MS has a higher overall rating of 9.4/10 compared to 5.4/10. Welsh Valley MS is significantly larger with 818 students, about 5.3× the size of Middle Years Alternative (155). In math proficiency, Welsh Valley MS leads at 72.0%.
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.
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth, PA
9.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
818 students
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia, PA
5.4/10
Middle School5th – 8th
155 students
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| Metric | Welsh Valley MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.4 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 3.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 10.0 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #10 of 2,848 | #2,002 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 100th | 30th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Welsh Valley MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Welsh Valley MS | Middle Years Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 818 | 155 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Lower Merion SD | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Narberth | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Narberth (19072) | Philadelphia (19139) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $175,833 | $38,701 |
| Median Home Value | $776,500 | $118,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,956 | $1,110 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 81.9% | 21.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | 28.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 33 min |