Elkins Park Sch vs Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkins Park Sch
Elkins Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
569 students
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students
| Measure | Elkins Park Sch Elkins Park, Pennsylvania | Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 521 | #952 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4108 of 15,369 | #23096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 569 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| city | Elkins Park | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkins Park Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 52.9).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 66.9%).
- •Elkins Park Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.7).
- •Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS is the larger school with 631 students compared with 569.
- •Elkins Park Sch is a public school while Eugenio Maria DE Hostos 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 Elkins Park Sch better than Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS?
On the Success Index (US), Elkins Park Sch ranks higher (66.4 vs 52.9 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 Elkins Park Sch and Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Elkins Park and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkins Park Sch: 569. Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkins Park Sch and Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elkins Park Sch is 199th of 521 and Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS is 952nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).