Middle Years Alternative vs Monessen MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 397 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
128 students
Monessen MS
Monessen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
128 students
| Measure | Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Monessen MS Monessen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 521 | #476 of 521 |
| National rank | #12912 of 15,369 | #13272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 128 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 121.1% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Monessen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Years Alternative scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 22.8).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Monessen MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 121.1%).
- •Monessen MS does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
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 Middle Years Alternative better than Monessen MS?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Years Alternative ranks higher (24.7 vs 22.8 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 Middle Years Alternative and Monessen MS?
About 397 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Monessen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Years Alternative: 128. Monessen MS: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Years Alternative and Monessen MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Middle Years Alternative is 469th of 521 and Monessen MS is 476th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).