Bell Avenue School vs Catharine Joseph Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 994 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Avenue School
Yeadon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
265 students
Catharine Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Bell Avenue School Yeadon, Pennsylvania | Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,627 | #1486 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43124 of 50,301 | #45901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| city | Yeadon | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 18.3).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 96.3%).
- •Catharine Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Catharine Joseph Sch is the larger school with 437 students compared with 265.
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 Bell Avenue School better than Catharine Joseph Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Avenue School ranks higher (22.7 vs 18.3 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 Bell Avenue School and Catharine Joseph Sch?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Yeadon and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Avenue School: 265. Catharine Joseph Sch: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Avenue School and Catharine Joseph Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bell Avenue School is 1401st of 1,627 and Catharine Joseph Sch is 1486th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).