Middle Years Altern School (Closed 2004)

Old York And Melrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Middle Years Altern School serves 20 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
20 students
This chart displays total students of Middle Years Altern School by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
90%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle Years Altern School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
10%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle Years Altern School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Middle Years Altern School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle Years Altern School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Middle Years Altern School?
20 students attend Middle Years Altern School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Middle Years Altern School students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What grades does Middle Years Altern School offer ?
Middle Years Altern School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Middle Years Altern School part of?
Middle Years Altern School is part of Cheltenham School District.

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