Brown Joseph Sch vs Forrest Edwin Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
441 students
Forrest Edwin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
841 students
| Measure | Brown Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Forrest Edwin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1405 of 1,627 | #1594 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43315 of 50,301 | #48836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Joseph Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 12.1).
- •Brown Joseph Sch does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Brown Joseph Sch does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Forrest Edwin Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 100.9%).
- •Brown Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Forrest Edwin Sch is the larger school with 841 students compared with 441.
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 Joseph Sch better than Forrest Edwin Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Joseph Sch ranks higher (22.4 vs 12.1 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 Joseph Sch and Forrest Edwin Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Joseph Sch: 441. Forrest Edwin Sch: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Joseph Sch and Forrest Edwin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Brown Joseph Sch is 1405th of 1,627 and Forrest Edwin Sch is 1594th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).