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Public School | Grades 5-8 | Philadelphia City Sd

Middle Years Alternative School is located in Philadelphia, PA and is one of 267 schools in Philadelphia City School District. It is a public school that serves 244 students in grades 5-8.

Middle Years Alternative School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Middle Years Alternative School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Middle Years Alternative School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Middle Years Alternative School's students and teachers. more

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4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 471-6400

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 244

58% 42%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Middle Years Alternative School had 99% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

89%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

White

Hispanic

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Philadelphia City Sd District Spending

$10,447Per Pupil

The Philadelphia City Sd spends $10,447 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Philadelphia City Sd District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Middle Years Alternative School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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