Belmont Hills El Sch vs Dobson James Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Hills El Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
Dobson James Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
229 students
| Measure | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Dobson James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,627 | #1164 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #295 of 50,301 | #32233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 358 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 32% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 39.5).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 32%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 100.4%).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch is the larger school with 358 students compared with 229.
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 Hills El Sch better than Dobson James Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Hills El Sch ranks higher (92.9 vs 39.5 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 Belmont Hills El Sch and Dobson James Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Hills El Sch: 358. Dobson James Sch: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Hills El Sch and Dobson James Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont Hills El Sch is 20th of 1,627 and Dobson James Sch is 1164th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).