Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS vs Science Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 803 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS
Philadelphia ยท Charter elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
501 students
Science Leadership Academy
Philadelphia ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
502 students
| Measure | Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,627 | #401 of 618 |
| National rank | #19514 of 50,301 | #7458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades Kโ8 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 501 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขFolk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 53.5).
- โขScience Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- โขScience Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- โขFolk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.6%).
- โขFolk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 26.4).
- โขScience Leadership Academy is the larger school with 502 students compared with 501.
- โขFolk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS is a charter school while Science Leadership Academy 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 Science Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS ranks higher (58.1 vs 53.5 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 Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS and Science Leadership Academy?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS: 501. Science Leadership Academy: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS and Science Leadership Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS is 827th of 1,627 and Science Leadership Academy is 401st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).