Cooke Jay MS vs Lindley Academy CS at Birney
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 761 m 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
Lindley Academy CS at Birney
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
| Measure | Cooke Jay MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lindley Academy CS at Birney Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1511 of 1,627 | #1571 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46750 of 50,301 | #48179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 369 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 8% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooke Jay MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 13.8).
- •Cooke Jay MS does better on math proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 107.6%).
- •Cooke Jay MS does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney is the larger school with 739 students compared with 369.
- •Cooke Jay MS is a public school while Lindley Academy CS at Birney 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 Cooke Jay MS better than Lindley Academy CS at Birney?
On the Success Index (US), Cooke Jay MS ranks higher (16.7 vs 13.8 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 Lindley Academy CS at Birney?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke Jay MS: 369. Lindley Academy CS at Birney: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke Jay MS and Lindley Academy CS at Birney rank in Pennsylvania?
Cooke Jay MS is 1511th of 1,627 and Lindley Academy CS at Birney is 1571st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).