Barry Comm John Sch vs West Phila. Achievement CES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barry Comm John Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
West Phila. Achievement CES
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Barry Comm John Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Phila. Achievement CES Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1576 of 1,627 | #1622 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48277 of 50,301 | #50021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 467 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.9% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barry Comm John Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 7.1).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.2% vs 109.9%).
- •Barry Comm John Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 22.6).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES is the larger school with 654 students compared with 467.
- •Barry Comm John Sch is a public school while West Phila. Achievement CES 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 Barry Comm John Sch better than West Phila. Achievement CES?
On the Success Index (US), Barry Comm John Sch ranks higher (13.5 vs 7.1 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 Barry Comm John Sch and West Phila. Achievement CES?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Comm John Sch: 467. West Phila. Achievement CES: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Comm John Sch and West Phila. Achievement CES rank in Pennsylvania?
Barry Comm John Sch is 1576th of 1,627 and West Phila. Achievement CES is 1622nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).