For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,317 students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Philadelphia East are Fell D Newlin School, Mastery Cs -thomas Campus and Taggart John H School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fell D Newlin School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Grades: K-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #33.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA include Fell D Newlin School, Mastery Cs -thomas Campus and Taggart John H School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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