Cedarbrook MS vs Samuel Pennypacker Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarbrook MS
Wyncote · Public middle · Grades 7–8
672 students
Samuel Pennypacker Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Cedarbrook MS Wyncote, Pennsylvania | Samuel Pennypacker Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 521 | #1557 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5081 of 15,369 | #47712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 672 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 6% |
| city | Wyncote | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedarbrook MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 14.9).
- •Cedarbrook MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 6%).
- •Cedarbrook MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 19%).
- •Cedarbrook MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Cedarbrook MS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Cedarbrook MS is the larger school with 672 students compared with 328.
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 Cedarbrook MS better than Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cedarbrook MS ranks higher (61.8 vs 14.9 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 Cedarbrook MS and Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wyncote and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarbrook MS: 672. Samuel Pennypacker Sch: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarbrook MS and Samuel Pennypacker Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cedarbrook MS is 245th of 521 and Samuel Pennypacker Sch is 1557th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).