Blankenburg Rudolph Sch vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 533 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
278 students
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Blankenburg Rudolph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,627 | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | #45635 of 50,301 | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 278 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.7 vs 19.1).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Blankenburg Rudolph Sch does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 92.4%).
- •Blankenburg Rudolph Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.5).
- •Blankenburg Rudolph Sch is the larger school with 278 students compared with 99.
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 Blankenburg Rudolph Sch better than Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
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 Blankenburg Rudolph Sch and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch: 278. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blankenburg Rudolph Sch and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch is 1476th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).