Discovery CS vs Inquiry CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
Inquiry CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Discovery CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Inquiry CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 1,627 | #1165 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44776 of 50,301 | #32243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inquiry CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 20.1).
- •Inquiry CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 99.2%).
- •Inquiry CS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.4).
- •Discovery CS is the larger school with 626 students compared with 272.
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 Discovery CS better than Inquiry CS?
On the Success Index (US), Inquiry CS ranks higher (39.5 vs 20.1 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 Discovery CS and Inquiry CS?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery CS: 626. Inquiry CS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery CS and Inquiry CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Discovery CS is 1443rd of 1,627 and Inquiry CS is 1165th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).