Middle Years Alternative

4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139

128 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Middle Years Alternative (MYA) is a unique public school within the School District of Philadelphia, specifically designed to serve students in grades 5 through 8. As an "alternative" school, it is structured to provide a more personalized and supportive educational environment than traditional neighborhood middle schools. The program often focuses on smaller class sizes and a specialized curriculum intended to help students who may benefit from a more tailored approach to their academic and social-emotional development.

Located in the West Philadelphia area at 4725 Fairmont Ave, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff can work closely with students to address individual learning needs. By fostering an environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth during the pivotal middle school years, Middle Years Alternative aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school, focusing on both core academic mastery and personal responsibility.

128

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middle Years Alternative
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	16
Black	101
Asian	3
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
101 (78.9%)
Hispanic
16 (12.5%)
Two or More
6 (4.7%)
Asian
3 (2.3%)
White
1 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7720
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 42