Girard Stephen Sch vs Universal Vare CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 753 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
Universal Vare CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
107 students
| Measure | Girard Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Universal Vare CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 1,627 | #517 of 521 |
| National rank | #47427 of 50,301 | #15015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 296 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 133.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girard Stephen Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 11.0).
- •Girard Stephen Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Girard Stephen Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Girard Stephen Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 133.6%).
- •Universal Vare CS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Girard Stephen Sch is the larger school with 296 students compared with 107.
- •Girard Stephen Sch is a public school while Universal Vare 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 Universal Vare CS?
On the Success Index (US), Girard Stephen Sch ranks higher (15.4 vs 11.0 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 Girard Stephen Sch and Universal Vare CS?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard Stephen Sch: 296. Universal Vare CS: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard Stephen Sch and Universal Vare CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Girard Stephen Sch is 1542nd of 1,627 and Universal Vare CS is 517th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).