Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS vs West Phila. Achievement CES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 374 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
West Phila. Achievement CES
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Phila. Achievement CES Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 1,627 | #1622 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49506 of 50,301 | #50021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 565 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| 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 7.1).
- •Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.2% vs 100.7%).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES is the larger school with 654 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 West Phila. Achievement CES?
On the Success Index (US), Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS ranks higher (9.8 vs 7.1 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 West Phila. Achievement CES?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS: 565. West Phila. Achievement CES: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS and West Phila. Achievement CES rank in Pennsylvania?
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS is 1611th of 1,627 and West Phila. Achievement CES is 1622nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).