Apollo-Ridge MS vs Tilden William T MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 368 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo-Ridge MS
Spring Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
Tilden William T MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
266 students
| Measure | Apollo-Ridge MS Spring Church, Pennsylvania | Tilden William T MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 521 | #507 of 521 |
| National rank | #10376 of 15,369 | #14693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 264 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Spring Church | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apollo-Ridge MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 14.0).
- •Apollo-Ridge MS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Apollo-Ridge MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 19%).
- •Tilden William T MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Tilden William T MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Tilden William T MS is the larger school with 266 students compared with 264.
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 Apollo-Ridge MS better than Tilden William T MS?
On the Success Index (US), Apollo-Ridge MS ranks higher (37.4 vs 14.0 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 Apollo-Ridge MS and Tilden William T MS?
About 368 km in a straight line, between Spring Church and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo-Ridge MS: 264. Tilden William T MS: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo-Ridge MS and Tilden William T MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Apollo-Ridge MS is 407th of 521 and Tilden William T MS is 507th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).