Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS vs Lamberton Robert E Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
565 students
Lamberton Robert E Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students
| Measure | Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lamberton Robert E Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 1,627 | #1478 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49506 of 50,301 | #45731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 565 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 4% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamberton Robert E Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 9.8).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS does better on math proficiency (10% vs 4%).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Lamberton Robert E Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 100.7%).
- •Lamberton Robert E Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 22.6).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is the larger school with 565 students compared with 341.
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is a charter school while Lamberton Robert E Sch is a public 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 Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS better than Lamberton Robert E Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lamberton Robert E Sch ranks higher (18.6 vs 9.8 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 Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and Lamberton Robert E Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS: 565. Lamberton Robert E Sch: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and Lamberton Robert E Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is 1611th of 1,627 and Lamberton Robert E Sch is 1478th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).