Castor Gardens MS vs Tacony Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
Tacony Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,083 students
| Measure | Castor Gardens MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Tacony Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #501 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #14312 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,083 |
| Enrollment | 1,318 | 1,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Castor Gardens MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Castor Gardens MS is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 1,083.
- •Castor Gardens MS is a public school while Tacony 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 Castor Gardens MS better than Tacony Academy CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castor Gardens MS and Tacony Academy CS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castor Gardens MS: 1,318. Tacony Academy CS: 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castor Gardens MS and Tacony Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Castor Gardens MS is 501st of 521 and Tacony Academy CS is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).