Collegium CS vs Mary C Howse El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collegium CS
Exton · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,634 students
Mary C Howse El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Collegium CS Exton, Pennsylvania | Mary C Howse El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #166 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #2130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,634 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 2,634 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| city | Exton | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 53%).
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Collegium CS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.4).
- •Collegium CS is the larger school with 2,634 students compared with 442.
- •Collegium CS is a charter school while Mary C Howse El Sch is a public 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 Collegium CS better than Mary C Howse El Sch?
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 Collegium CS and Mary C Howse El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Exton and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collegium CS: 2,634. Mary C Howse El Sch: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collegium CS and Mary C Howse El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Collegium CS is unranked and Mary C Howse El Sch is 166th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).