Castor Gardens MS vs Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 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
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,350 students
| Measure | Castor Gardens MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 521 | #1374 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14312 of 15,369 | #41903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,350 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 16.7).
- •Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
- •Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch is the larger school with 1,350 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 Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch ranks higher (24.7 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 Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castor Gardens MS: 1,318. Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch: 1,350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castor Gardens MS and Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Castor Gardens MS is 501st of 521 and Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch is 1374th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).