For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 951 students in 19142, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19142, PA are Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School and Tilden William T Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19142, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 19142, PA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Tilden William T Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Elmwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8170
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8170
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
19142, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
540 North 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19142, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19142, PA include Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School and Tilden William T Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19142?
2 public middle schools are located in 19142.
What is the racial composition of students in 19142?
19142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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