Disston Hamilton Sch vs Mayfair Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
Mayfair Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,763 students
| Measure | Disston Hamilton Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mayfair Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 1,627 | #1340 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50024 of 50,301 | #40038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 737 | 1,763 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 1,763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 31% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mayfair Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 7.0).
- •Mayfair Sch does better on math proficiency (31% vs 8%).
- •Mayfair Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Mayfair Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 99.9%).
- •Mayfair Sch is the larger school with 1,763 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 Mayfair Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mayfair Sch ranks higher (27.6 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 Mayfair Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Disston Hamilton Sch: 737. Mayfair Sch: 1,763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Disston Hamilton Sch and Mayfair Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Disston Hamilton Sch is 1623rd of 1,627 and Mayfair Sch is 1340th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).