Gideon Edward Sch vs Wright Richard R Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 721 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gideon Edward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
221 students
Wright Richard R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Gideon Edward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Wright Richard R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 1,627 | #1477 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47244 of 50,301 | #45694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 221 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 107.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wright Richard R Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.8).
- •Wright Richard R Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Wright Richard R Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Gideon Edward Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 107.4%).
- •Wright Richard R Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.5).
- •Wright Richard R Sch is the larger school with 242 students compared with 221.
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 Gideon Edward Sch better than Wright Richard R Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wright Richard R Sch ranks higher (18.7 vs 15.8 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 Gideon Edward Sch and Wright Richard R Sch?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gideon Edward Sch: 221. Wright Richard R Sch: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gideon Edward Sch and Wright Richard R Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Gideon Edward Sch is 1533rd of 1,627 and Wright Richard R Sch is 1477th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).