Farrell Louis H Sch vs Tacony Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farrell Louis H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,187 students
Tacony Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,083 students
| Measure | Farrell Louis H Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Tacony Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1390 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #42621 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,187 | 1,083 |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | 1,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Farrell Louis H Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.2%).
- •Tacony Academy CS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •Farrell Louis H Sch is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 1,083.
- •Farrell Louis H Sch is a public school while Tacony Academy 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 Farrell Louis H Sch better than Tacony Academy CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farrell Louis H Sch and Tacony Academy CS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farrell Louis H Sch: 1,187. Tacony Academy CS: 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farrell Louis H Sch and Tacony Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Farrell Louis H Sch is 1390th of 1,627 and Tacony Academy CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).