Cooke Jay MS vs Kunkel El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooke Jay MS
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
369 students
Kunkel El Sch
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Cooke Jay MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Kunkel El Sch Middletown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1511 of 1,627 | #776 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46750 of 50,301 | #17876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.6% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 48% |
| city | Philadelphia | Middletown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kunkel El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 16.7).
- •Kunkel El Sch does better on math proficiency (48% vs 9%).
- •Kunkel El Sch does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 19%).
- •Kunkel El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 107.6%).
- •Cooke Jay MS does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.9).
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 Cooke Jay MS better than Kunkel El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kunkel El Sch ranks higher (60.5 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 Cooke Jay MS and Kunkel El Sch?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Middletown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke Jay MS: 369. Kunkel El Sch: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke Jay MS and Kunkel El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cooke Jay MS is 1511th of 1,627 and Kunkel El Sch is 776th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).