Greenfield Albert M Sch vs Independence CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Albert M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
742 students
Independence CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
796 students
| Measure | Greenfield Albert M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Independence CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,627 | #999 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20054 of 50,301 | #24749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 742 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenfield Albert M Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.6).
- •Greenfield Albert M Sch does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Greenfield Albert M Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Greenfield Albert M Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Independence CS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.1).
- •Independence CS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 742.
- •Greenfield Albert M Sch is a public school while Independence 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 Greenfield Albert M Sch better than Independence CS?
On the Success Index (US), Greenfield Albert M Sch ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.6 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 Greenfield Albert M Sch and Independence CS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Albert M Sch: 742. Independence CS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Albert M Sch and Independence CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greenfield Albert M Sch is 846th of 1,627 and Independence CS is 999th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).