Decatur Stephen Sch vs John Hancock Demonstration Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
John Hancock Demonstration Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
895 students
| Measure | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,627 | #1096 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34676 of 50,301 | #29467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,028 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Hancock Demonstration Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 35.9).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •John Hancock Demonstration Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •John Hancock Demonstration Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 94%).
- •John Hancock Demonstration Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 895.
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 Decatur Stephen Sch better than John Hancock Demonstration Sch?
On the Success Index (US), John Hancock Demonstration Sch ranks higher (43.7 vs 35.9 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 Decatur Stephen Sch and John Hancock Demonstration Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. John Hancock Demonstration Sch: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Stephen Sch and John Hancock Demonstration Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 and John Hancock Demonstration Sch is 1096th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).