Tilden Middle School was designated a City of Philadelphia community school in 2016. 

After extensive outreach and feedback collection led by the community school coordinator and assisted by the community school committee, the following priorities were identified for the school.

Top priorities

• Coordinate resources to support the school environment
• Increase access to physical, social, emotional, and mental health services
• Strengthen job training and employment resources for families

Secondary priorities

• Increase access to uniforms
• Create a mindfulness space for students
• Increase access to healthy food for families
• Increase physical activity for students