Cooke Jay MS vs Marshall Thurgood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Marshall Thurgood
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
| Measure | Cooke Jay MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1511 of 1,627 | #1530 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46750 of 50,301 | #47137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 369 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.6% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.7 vs 16.0).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 107.6%).
- •Cooke Jay MS does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.0).
- •Marshall Thurgood is the larger school with 639 students compared with 369.
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 Marshall Thurgood?
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 Cooke Jay MS and Marshall Thurgood?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke Jay MS: 369. Marshall Thurgood: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke Jay MS and Marshall Thurgood rank in Pennsylvania?
Cooke Jay MS is 1511th of 1,627 and Marshall Thurgood is 1530th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).