Cayuga School vs Cooke Jay MS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuga School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
Cooke Jay MS
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
369 students
| Measure | Cayuga School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cooke Jay MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1464 of 1,627 | #1511 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45432 of 50,301 | #46750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 360 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 107.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cayuga School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 16.7).
- •Cayuga School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Cayuga School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Cayuga School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 107.6%).
- •Cooke Jay MS does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.6).
- •Cooke Jay MS is the larger school with 369 students compared with 360.
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 Cayuga School better than Cooke Jay MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cayuga School ranks higher (19.0 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 Cayuga School and Cooke Jay MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuga School: 360. Cooke Jay MS: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuga School and Cooke Jay MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cayuga School is 1464th of 1,627 and Cooke Jay MS is 1511th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).