Independence CS West
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143 · Independence CS West
#1455 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#45098 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence CS West
Independence CS West is a charter elementary located in Philadelphia, in the Independence CS West school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 811 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1455th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 811.
There are 292 schools in Philadelphia; Independence CS West ranks 133rd of 275 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)102.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence CS West by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 102.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence CS West
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mitchell El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students · 160 m away
Mastery CS-Hardy Williams
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,253 students · 516 m away
Longstreth William C Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
314 students · 716 m away
Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
252 students · 850 m away
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–9
315 students · 1.1 km away
Harrington Avery D Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
274 students · 1.2 km away
Morton Thomas G Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students · 1.5 km away
Mastery CS-Harrity Campus
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
750 students · 1.6 km away
Catharine Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 1.6 km away
Motivation HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
199 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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KIPP Philadelphia CS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence CS West a good school?
Independence CS West has a Success Index (US) of 19.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1455 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence CS West rank in Pennsylvania?
Independence CS West ranks #1455 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #45098 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence CS West?
Independence CS West had 811 students in 2025.
Is Independence CS West a elementary school or a high school?
Independence CS West is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Independence CS West?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence CS West; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.