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Middle Years Alternative
Middle School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Math 13% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Years Alternative score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle Years Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,701
Median home value
$118,700
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| 63rd St Multicultural Acad of Academic ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Science Leadership Academy MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Free SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #159 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Years Alternative is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Years Alternative
Middle Years Alternative is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 155 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,556 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Years Alternative
What grades does Middle Years Alternative serve?
Middle Years Alternative serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle Years Alternative?
Middle Years Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Years Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Years Alternative is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Years Alternative rank in PA?
Middle Years Alternative ranks #2,556 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Middle Years Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Years Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Middle Years Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Years Alternative has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middle Years Alternative a charter school?
No, Middle Years Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Years Alternative a Title I school?
No, Middle Years Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Years Alternative?
100.0% of students at Middle Years Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7720
- Area population (ZIP 19139)
- 44,619
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19139; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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