Serving 342 students in grades 8, Meehan Austin MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
29%
14%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Meehan Austin MiddleSchool?
342 students attend Meehan Austin MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Meehan Austin MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meehan Austin MiddleSchool?
Meehan Austin MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meehan Austin MiddleSchool offer ?
Meehan Austin MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meehan Austin MiddleSchool part of?
Meehan Austin MiddleSchool is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Meehan Austin MiddleSchool located?
Meehan Austin MiddleSchool is located in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in Mayfair.
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