Glenside El Sch vs McCloskey John F Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside El Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students
McCloskey John F Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
228 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania | McCloskey John F Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 1,627 | #1598 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7890 of 50,301 | #48973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 360 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 108.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 4% |
| city | Glenside | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 11.7).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 4%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 108.3%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Glenside El Sch is the larger school with 360 students compared with 228.
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 Glenside El Sch better than McCloskey John F Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside El Sch ranks higher (75.1 vs 11.7 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 Glenside El Sch and McCloskey John F Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Glenside and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 360. McCloskey John F Sch: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and McCloskey John F Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 428th of 1,627 and McCloskey John F Sch is 1598th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).