Dick William Sch vs Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dick William Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
343 students
Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
528 students
| Measure | Dick William Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1572 of 1,627 | #1579 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48206 of 50,301 | #48334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 343 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 14% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.7 vs 13.4).
- •Frederick Douglass Mastery CS does better on math proficiency (14% vs 3%).
- •Frederick Douglass Mastery CS does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 13%).
- •Dick William Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Dick William Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Frederick Douglass Mastery CS is the larger school with 528 students compared with 343.
- •Dick William Sch is a public school while Frederick Douglass Mastery CS 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 Dick William Sch better than Frederick Douglass Mastery CS?
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 Dick William Sch and Frederick Douglass Mastery CS?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dick William Sch: 343. Frederick Douglass Mastery CS: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dick William Sch and Frederick Douglass Mastery CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dick William Sch is 1572nd of 1,627 and Frederick Douglass Mastery CS is 1579th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).