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Middle Years Alternative

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades 5 to 8 · Philadelphia City SD

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About Middle Years Alternative

Middle Years Alternative is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 128 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Philadelphia. With about 12.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.5 students per teacher. Philadelphia City SD runs 219 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 293 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone	(215) 400-7720
School district	Philadelphia City SD
Grades	5 to 8
Students (2024-25)	128
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12.2
Students per teacher	10.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Philadelphia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 421899007223). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Middle Years Alternative serve?

Middle Years Alternative serves grades 5 through 8.

How many students attend Middle Years Alternative?

Middle Years Alternative reported 128 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Years Alternative?

About 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 128 students and 12.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Middle Years Alternative a public or charter school?

Middle Years Alternative is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Middle Years Alternative in?

Middle Years Alternative is part of Philadelphia City SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/philadelphia-city-sd/

Where is Middle Years Alternative located?

Middle Years Alternative is at 4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The phone number is (215) 400-7720.

How many other schools are near Middle Years Alternative?

There are 293 other schools within 5 miles of Middle Years Alternative in our directory.