Conwell Russell MS vs Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 903 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conwell Russell MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
119 students
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
493 students
| Measure | Conwell Russell MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 521 | #515 of 521 |
| National rank | #10427 of 15,369 | #14948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 119 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.7% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Conwell Russell MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 11.6).
- •Conwell Russell MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 5%).
- •Conwell Russell MS does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 19%).
- •Conwell Russell MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (106.7% vs 110.3%).
- •Conwell Russell MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is the larger school with 493 students compared with 119.
- •Conwell Russell MS is a public school while Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones 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 Conwell Russell MS better than Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones?
On the Success Index (US), Conwell Russell MS ranks higher (37.1 vs 11.6 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 Conwell Russell MS and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conwell Russell MS: 119. Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conwell Russell MS and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones rank in Pennsylvania?
Conwell Russell MS is 409th of 521 and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is 515th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).