Belmont CS vs Powel Samuel Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
959 students
Powel Samuel Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
324 students
| Measure | Belmont CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Powel Samuel Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1040 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #26450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 959 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 47% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powel Samuel Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Powel Samuel Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Belmont CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 95.1%).
- •Belmont CS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Belmont CS is the larger school with 959 students compared with 324.
- •Belmont CS is a charter school while Powel Samuel Sch is a public 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 Belmont CS better than Powel Samuel Sch?
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 Belmont CS and Powel Samuel Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont CS: 959. Powel Samuel Sch: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont CS and Powel Samuel Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont CS is unranked and Powel Samuel Sch is 1040th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).