For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,574 students in 19131, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA are The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Discovery Charter School and Samuel Gompers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19131, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 19131, PA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Samuel Gompers School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Grades: K-8
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
Blankenburg Rudolph School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
Rank: #77.
Heston Edward School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
19131, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Grades: 8
| 70 students
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
5376 West Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5516
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5516
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5301 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA include The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Discovery Charter School and Samuel Gompers School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19131?
7 public middle schools are located in 19131.
What is the racial composition of students in 19131?
19131 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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