Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS vs Overbrook Edu Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 262 m 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
Overbrook Edu Ctr
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
| Measure | Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Overbrook Edu Ctr Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 1,627 | #1233 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49506 of 50,301 | #35053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 565 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 9.8).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.4% vs 100.7%).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 22.6).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is the larger school with 565 students compared with 259.
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is a charter school while Overbrook Edu Ctr 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 Overbrook Edu Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Overbrook Edu Ctr ranks higher (35.4 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 Overbrook Edu Ctr?
About 262 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS: 565. Overbrook Edu Ctr: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and Overbrook Edu Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is 1611th of 1,627 and Overbrook Edu Ctr is 1233rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).