Baldi C C A MS vs Tacony Academy CS
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.
Baldi C C A MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,510 students
Tacony Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,083 students
| Measure | Baldi C C A MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Tacony Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #374 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #8884 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,510 | 1,083 |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | 1,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldi C C A MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Baldi C C A MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 100.4%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Baldi C C A MS is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 1,083.
- •Baldi C C A MS is a public school while Tacony Academy CS is a charter 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 Baldi C C A MS better than Tacony Academy CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baldi C C A MS and Tacony Academy CS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldi C C A MS: 1,510. Tacony Academy CS: 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldi C C A MS and Tacony Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baldi C C A MS is 374th of 521 and Tacony Academy CS is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).