Alliance for Progress CS vs Dunbar Paul L Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 827 m 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
Dunbar Paul L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
| Measure | Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,627 | #1537 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46039 of 50,301 | #47298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 618 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 102.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance for Progress CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 15.7).
- •Alliance for Progress CS does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Alliance for Progress CS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Alliance for Progress CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.3% vs 102.2%).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.2).
- •Alliance for Progress CS is the larger school with 618 students compared with 224.
- •Alliance for Progress CS is a charter school while Dunbar Paul L Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dunbar Paul L Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance for Progress CS ranks higher (18.0 vs 15.7 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 Dunbar Paul L Sch?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance for Progress CS: 618. Dunbar Paul L Sch: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance for Progress CS and Dunbar Paul L Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Alliance for Progress CS is 1491st of 1,627 and Dunbar Paul L Sch is 1537th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).