Sulzberger Mayer Middle School (Closed 2010)

4725 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sulzberger Mayer Middle School serves 511 students in grades 5-8. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sulzberger Mayer Middle School?
511 students attend Sulzberger Mayer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sulzberger Mayer Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Sulzberger Mayer Middle School offer ?
Sulzberger Mayer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sulzberger Mayer Middle School part of?
Sulzberger Mayer Middle School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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