Middle Years Alternative vs Rhoads James Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 452 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
Rhoads James Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
| Measure | Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Rhoads James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 521 | #1479 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12912 of 15,369 | #45747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 128 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 121.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 7% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Years Alternative scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 18.6).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7%).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Rhoads James Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 121.1%).
- •Rhoads James Sch does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.7).
- •Rhoads James Sch is the larger school with 421 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 Middle Years Alternative better than Rhoads James Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Years Alternative ranks higher (24.7 vs 18.6 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 Rhoads James Sch?
About 452 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Years Alternative: 128. Rhoads James Sch: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Years Alternative and Rhoads James Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Middle Years Alternative is 469th of 521 and Rhoads James Sch is 1479th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).