Girard Stephen Sch vs Philadelphia Performing Arts CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 768 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
296 students
Philadelphia Performing Arts CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,572 students
| Measure | Girard Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Performing Arts CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1542 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #47427 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 296 | 2,572 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 2,572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 93.9%).
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •Philadelphia Performing Arts CS is the larger school with 2,572 students compared with 296.
- •Girard Stephen Sch is a public school while Philadelphia Performing Arts 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 Girard Stephen Sch better than Philadelphia Performing Arts 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 Girard Stephen Sch and Philadelphia Performing Arts CS?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard Stephen Sch: 296. Philadelphia Performing Arts CS: 2,572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard Stephen Sch and Philadelphia Performing Arts CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Girard Stephen Sch is 1542nd of 1,627 and Philadelphia Performing Arts CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).