For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,232 students in 19150, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19150, PA are Hill Freedman World Academy, Mccloskey John F School and Franklin S Edmonds School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19150 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19150, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19150, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Mccloskey John F School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Pickering St
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin S Edmonds School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8025 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
19150, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Grades: 9
| 166 students
1100 East Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 248-6602
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 248-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 270 students
New Media Technology Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8034 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(267) 286-6900
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(267) 286-6900
Grades: 5-12
| 476 students
1100 East Mt. Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 248-6602
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 248-6602
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19150, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19150, PA include Hill Freedman World Academy, Mccloskey John F School and Franklin S Edmonds School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19150?
3 public middle schools are located in 19150.
What is the racial composition of students in 19150?
19150 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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