First Philadelphia Preparatory CS vs Marshall John Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 966 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,831 students
Marshall John Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
| Measure | First Philadelphia Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Marshall John Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1507 of 1,627 |
| National rank | – | #46665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,831 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 1,831 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 2.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Marshall John Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Marshall John Sch does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.6).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is the larger school with 1,831 students compared with 250.
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is a charter school while Marshall John Sch is a public 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 First Philadelphia Preparatory CS better than Marshall John Sch?
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 First Philadelphia Preparatory CS and Marshall John Sch?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS: 1,831. Marshall John Sch: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Philadelphia Preparatory CS and Marshall John Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is unranked and Marshall John Sch is 1507th of 1,627 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).