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Middle Years Alternative
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · (215) 400-7720 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
128
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Middle Years Alternative
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 51.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 55%
Location
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4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 59
Grade 649
Grade 728
Grade 842
Enrollment over time
262’20
206’21
171’22
155’23
128’24
Down 51.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 79%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%White <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.