Brown Henry A Sch vs Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Henry A Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
333 students
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
493 students
| Measure | Brown Henry A Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,627 | #515 of 521 |
| National rank | #38664 of 50,301 | #14948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 333 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Henry A Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 11.6).
- •Brown Henry A Sch does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Brown Henry A Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Brown Henry A Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 110.3%).
- •Brown Henry A Sch does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.3).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is the larger school with 493 students compared with 333.
- •Brown Henry A Sch is a public school while Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones 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 Brown Henry A Sch better than Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Henry A Sch ranks higher (29.8 vs 11.6 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 Brown Henry A Sch and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Henry A Sch: 333. Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Henry A Sch and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones rank in Pennsylvania?
Brown Henry A Sch is 1309th of 1,627 and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is 515th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).