Amy Nw vs John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amy Nw
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
394 students
| Measure | Amy Nw Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 521 | #1270 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9759 of 15,369 | #36745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 150 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amy Nw scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 32.8).
- •John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Amy Nw does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Amy Nw does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 97.7%).
- •Amy Nw does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.1).
- •John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 394 students compared with 150.
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 Amy Nw better than John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Amy Nw ranks higher (40.2 vs 32.8 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 Amy Nw and John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amy Nw: 150. John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amy Nw and John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences rank in Pennsylvania?
Amy Nw is 397th of 521 and John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 1270th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).