Bywood El Sch vs Vision Academy CS
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.
Bywood El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
683 students
Vision Academy CS
East Lansdowne · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
| Measure | Bywood El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Vision Academy CS East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1416 of 1,627 | #1141 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43704 of 50,301 | #30905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 683 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Upper Darby | East Lansdowne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vision Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 21.8).
- •Vision Academy CS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Vision Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Bywood El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Bywood El Sch is the larger school with 683 students compared with 547.
- •Bywood El Sch is a public school while Vision Academy 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 Bywood El Sch better than Vision Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Vision Academy CS ranks higher (41.6 vs 21.8 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 Bywood El Sch and Vision Academy CS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and East Lansdowne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bywood El Sch: 683. Vision Academy CS: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bywood El Sch and Vision Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bywood El Sch is 1416th of 1,627 and Vision Academy CS is 1141st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).