Bethune Mary McLeod Sch vs Laboratory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 332 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
Laboratory CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
461 students
| Measure | Bethune Mary McLeod Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Laboratory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1589 of 1,627 | #1152 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48754 of 50,301 | #31323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 433 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 23% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laboratory CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 12.3).
- •Laboratory CS does better on math proficiency (23% vs 4%).
- •Laboratory CS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 16%).
- •Laboratory CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 104.2%).
- •Bethune Mary McLeod Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 22.0).
- •Laboratory CS is the larger school with 461 students compared with 433.
- •Bethune Mary McLeod Sch is a public school while Laboratory 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 Bethune Mary McLeod Sch better than Laboratory CS?
On the Success Index (US), Laboratory CS ranks higher (40.9 vs 12.3 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 Bethune Mary McLeod Sch and Laboratory CS?
About 332 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch: 433. Laboratory CS: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Mary McLeod Sch and Laboratory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch is 1589th of 1,627 and Laboratory CS is 1152nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).