MEEHAN AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Meehan Austin MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 568 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Meehan Austin MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Austin Meehan Middle School is a public school located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school focuses on providing a foundational middle school education, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school. The school community strives to foster an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can engage in a variety of core subjects while participating in extracurricular activities that support their personal interests and talents.

Located on Ryan Avenue, the school acts as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, maintaining a commitment to community involvement and academic standards. Like many schools in the district, Austin Meehan works to balance rigorous curriculum requirements with supportive programs designed to address the specific needs of early adolescents. Through its daily operations and staff initiatives, the school aims to help students navigate the transition to higher education by building essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

For more information, contact Meehan Austin MS at (215) 335-5654 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.