Alliance for Progress CS vs Discovery CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance for Progress CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
618 students
Discovery CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
| Measure | Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Discovery CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,627 | #1443 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46039 of 50,301 | #44776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 618 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 18.0).
- •Alliance for Progress CS does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Discovery CS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Discovery CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 101.3%).
- •Alliance for Progress CS does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.4).
- •Discovery CS is the larger school with 626 students compared with 618.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance for Progress CS better than Discovery CS?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery CS ranks higher (20.1 vs 18.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alliance for Progress CS and Discovery CS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance for Progress CS: 618. Discovery CS: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance for Progress CS and Discovery CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Alliance for Progress CS is 1491st of 1,627 and Discovery CS is 1443rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).