Locke Alain Sch vs Middle Years Alternative
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 417 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locke Alain Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
264 students
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
128 students
| Measure | Locke Alain Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 1,627 | #469 of 521 |
| National rank | #46978 of 50,301 | #12912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 264 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 121.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 19% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Years Alternative scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 16.3).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on math proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Locke Alain Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 121.1%).
- •Locke Alain Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.7).
- •Locke Alain Sch is the larger school with 264 students compared with 128.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Locke Alain Sch better than Middle Years Alternative?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Years Alternative ranks higher (24.7 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Locke Alain Sch and Middle Years Alternative?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke Alain Sch: 264. Middle Years Alternative: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke Alain Sch and Middle Years Alternative rank in Pennsylvania?
Locke Alain Sch is 1524th of 1,627 and Middle Years Alternative is 469th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).