Castor Gardens MS vs Moore J Hampton Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 770 m 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
Moore J Hampton Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,192 students
| Measure | Castor Gardens MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Moore J Hampton Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 521 | #1316 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14312 of 15,369 | #38818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moore J Hampton Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 16.7).
- •Moore J Hampton Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Moore J Hampton Sch does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Moore J Hampton Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.3%).
- •Moore J Hampton Sch does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.9).
- •Castor Gardens MS is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 1,192.
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 Moore J Hampton Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Moore J Hampton Sch ranks higher (29.6 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 Moore J Hampton Sch?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castor Gardens MS: 1,318. Moore J Hampton Sch: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castor Gardens MS and Moore J Hampton Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Castor Gardens MS is 501st of 521 and Moore J Hampton Sch is 1316th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).