Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS vs People for People CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.8 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
People for People CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
573 students
| Measure | Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | People for People CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 1,627 | #1625 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49506 of 50,301 | #50155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 565 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.8 vs 5.7).
- •People for People CS does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 102.4%).
- •People for People CS does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.6).
- •People for People CS is the larger school with 573 students compared with 565.
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 People for People CS?
On the Success Index (US), Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS ranks higher (9.8 vs 5.7 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 Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and People for People CS?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS: 565. People for People CS: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and People for People CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is 1611th of 1,627 and People for People CS is 1625th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).