Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School is a School District of Philadelphia magnet middle school serving grades 5–8 in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, housed in a historic building on E. Clearfield Street.







Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School is a magnet middle school serving students in grades 5–8. The school occupies a historic three‑story brick building constructed in 1925–1926 that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The school provides a standards‑based middle school program with an emphasis on academic and social development. Course highlights named by the school include Algebra 1, Spanish, and Media & Journalism.
All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch, with meals prepared daily. The school provides on‑site student supports such as a full‑time counselor and a school nurse, and names additional behavioral health and support services. Safety measures listed by the school include a School Police Officer, a visitor policy, a Climate Manager and participation in a Safe Corridors program.
Offered as a course option for middle school students to provide advanced math instruction.
A language course available to students as part of the school's academic offerings.
A course and extracurricular area focused on media production and journalistic skills.
An extended‑day program run in partnership with a youth network that provides sports and enrichment activities.
Music instruction covering a range of instruments available to students during the school day.
A named extracurricular program providing activities and programming for students.
A performing arts option listed among the school's extracurricular offerings.
An extracurricular program focused on prevention and education topics referenced by the school.
A chapter of the National Junior Honors Society is maintained at the school for eligible students.
A college‑pipeline program with Temple University in which the school participates.
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