Guidon S Bluford El Sch vs Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 685 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guidon S Bluford El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
722 students
| Measure | Guidon S Bluford El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1529 of 1,627 | #559 of 618 |
| National rank | #47124 of 50,301 | #14893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 476 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 16.0).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus is the larger school with 722 students compared with 476.
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch is a public school while Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus 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 Guidon S Bluford El Sch better than Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus ranks higher (22.3 vs 16.0 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 Guidon S Bluford El Sch and Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch: 476. Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guidon S Bluford El Sch and Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus rank in Pennsylvania?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch is 1529th of 1,627 and Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus is 559th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).