Disston Hamilton Sch vs Forrest Edwin Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Disston Hamilton Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
737 students
Forrest Edwin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
841 students
| Measure | Disston Hamilton Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Forrest Edwin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 1,627 | #1594 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50024 of 50,301 | #48836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 737 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrest Edwin Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.1 vs 7.0).
- •Forrest Edwin Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Forrest Edwin Sch does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Forrest Edwin Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.9%).
- •Disston Hamilton Sch does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •Forrest Edwin Sch is the larger school with 841 students compared with 737.
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 Disston Hamilton Sch better than Forrest Edwin Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Forrest Edwin Sch ranks higher (12.1 vs 7.0 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 Disston Hamilton Sch and Forrest Edwin Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Disston Hamilton Sch: 737. Forrest Edwin Sch: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Disston Hamilton Sch and Forrest Edwin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Disston Hamilton Sch is 1623rd of 1,627 and Forrest Edwin Sch is 1594th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).