For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,343 students in 19111, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19111, PA are Tacony Academy Charter School and Castor Gardens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19111 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19111, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19111, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Grades: K-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #22.
Castor Gardens Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3190
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3190
Grades: 6-8
| 1,269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19111, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19111, PA include Tacony Academy Charter School and Castor Gardens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19111?
2 public middle schools are located in 19111.
What is the racial composition of students in 19111?
19111 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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