Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS vs Parkway Center City Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 520 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Parkway Center City Middle College
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
| Measure | Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,627 | #353 of 618 |
| National rank | #19514 of 50,301 | #6220 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 33.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.1 vs 58.4).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 68%).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.6%).
- •Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 33.5).
- •Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS is the larger school with 501 students compared with 436.
- •Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS is a charter school while Parkway Center City Middle College 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 Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS better than Parkway Center City Middle College?
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 Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS and Parkway Center City Middle College?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS: 501. Parkway Center City Middle College: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS and Parkway Center City Middle College rank in Pennsylvania?
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS is 827th of 1,627 and Parkway Center City Middle College is 353rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).