Overview

Middle Years Alternative School is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 126 middle schools in The School District of Philadelphia.
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School Rating

Middle Years Alternative School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
5/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

4725 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19139
School leader: Shakae Dupre
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