Dunbar Paul L Sch vs The U School: Innovative Lab
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 770 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Paul L Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
The U School: Innovative Lab
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Dunbar Paul L Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1537 of 1,627 | #610 of 618 |
| National rank | #47298 of 50,301 | #16643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.2% | 104.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 9.6).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.2% vs 104.1%).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.0).
- •Dunbar Paul L Sch is the larger school with 224 students compared with 195.
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 Dunbar Paul L Sch better than The U School: Innovative Lab?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Paul L Sch ranks higher (15.7 vs 9.6 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 Dunbar Paul L Sch and The U School: Innovative Lab?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Paul L Sch: 224. The U School: Innovative Lab: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Paul L Sch and The U School: Innovative Lab rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunbar Paul L Sch is 1537th of 1,627 and The U School: Innovative Lab is 610th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).