Middle Years Alternative vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 680 m 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
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 521 | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | #12912 of 15,369 | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 128 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 121.1% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Years Alternative scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 19.1).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 121.1%).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.5).
- •Middle Years Alternative is the larger school with 128 students compared with 99.
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 Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Years Alternative ranks higher (24.7 vs 19.1 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 Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Years Alternative: 128. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Years Alternative and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Middle Years Alternative is 469th of 521 and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).