Castor Gardens MS vs Northeast HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 425 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
Northeast HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,463 students
| Measure | Castor Gardens MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Northeast HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 521 | #532 of 618 |
| National rank | #14312 of 15,369 | #13511 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,318 | 3,463 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 3,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeast HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 16.7).
- •Northeast HS does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Northeast HS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Northeast HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 96.3%).
- •Castor Gardens MS does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 27.9).
- •Northeast HS is the larger school with 3,463 students compared with 1,318.
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 Northeast HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northeast HS ranks higher (29.2 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 Northeast HS?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castor Gardens MS: 1,318. Northeast HS: 3,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castor Gardens MS and Northeast HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Castor Gardens MS is 501st of 521 and Northeast HS is 532nd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).