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Parkway Center City Middle College vs. Science Leadership Academy

Should you attend Parkway Center City Middle College or Science Leadership Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Parkway Center City Middle College
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Leadership Academy
1482 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Parkway Center City Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Science Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Parkway Center City Middle College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Science Leadership Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
426 students
500 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkway Center City Middle College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Science Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkway Center City Middle College.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Science Leadership Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkway Center City Middle College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Science Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Center City Middle College with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Science Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#159 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
#159 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkway Center City Middle College, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Science Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway Center City Middle College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in PA)
80-84%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkway Center City Middle College who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Science Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Parkway Center City Middle College with the average graduation rate observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Science Leadership Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkway Center City Middle College by grade.
This chart displays the students of Science Leadership Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
117
125
Grade 10 Students
124
127
Grade 11 Students
85
125
Grade 12 Students
100
123

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkway Center City Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Science Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkway Center City Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Science Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
67%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkway Center City Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Science Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkway Center City Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Science Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkway Center City Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Science Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkway Center City Middle College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Science Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkway Center City Middle College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Science Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Science Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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