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Middle Years Alternative

Middle Years Alternative is a public middle school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades 5–8, rated C+, with 128 students and a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 30% in English Language Arts and 13% in Math.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
128
Students per teacher
10.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts30%
Math13%

Student body

Black79%
Hispanic13%
Two or more races5%
Asian2%
White1%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
121%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-50.8%
Prior-year enrollment
260

School details

Address
4725 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone
(215) 400-7720
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899007223
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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About Middle Years Alternative

How is Middle Years Alternative rated?

Middle Years Alternative holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Middle Years Alternative perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Middle Years Alternative students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 30% in English Language Arts and 13% in Math.

What grades does Middle Years Alternative serve?

Middle Years Alternative serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Middle Years Alternative?

128 students attend Middle Years Alternative, down from 260 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

Which school district is Middle Years Alternative in?

Middle Years Alternative is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.