Castor Gardens MS vs Farrell Louis H Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castor Gardens MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,318 students
Farrell Louis H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,187 students
| Measure | Castor Gardens MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Farrell Louis H Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 521 | #1390 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14312 of 15,369 | #42621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,187 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farrell Louis H Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 16.7).
- •Farrell Louis H Sch does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Farrell Louis H Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Castor Gardens MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 96.9%).
- •Farrell Louis H Sch does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.9).
- •Castor Gardens MS is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 1,187.
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 Castor Gardens MS better than Farrell Louis H Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Farrell Louis H Sch ranks higher (23.5 vs 16.7 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 Castor Gardens MS and Farrell Louis H Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castor Gardens MS: 1,318. Farrell Louis H Sch: 1,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castor Gardens MS and Farrell Louis H Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Castor Gardens MS is 501st of 521 and Farrell Louis H Sch is 1390th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).