Heston Edward Sch vs KIPP DuBois CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 751 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heston Edward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
KIPP DuBois CS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
523 students
| Measure | Heston Edward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | KIPP DuBois CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 1,627 | #545 of 618 |
| National rank | #48129 of 50,301 | #13951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 129.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 32% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP DuBois CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 13.9).
- •KIPP DuBois CS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2%).
- •KIPP DuBois CS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •KIPP DuBois CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 129.4%).
- •Heston Edward Sch does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP DuBois CS is the larger school with 523 students compared with 245.
- •Heston Edward Sch is a public school while KIPP DuBois CS 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 Heston Edward Sch better than KIPP DuBois CS?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP DuBois CS ranks higher (27.1 vs 13.9 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 Heston Edward Sch and KIPP DuBois CS?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heston Edward Sch: 245. KIPP DuBois CS: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heston Edward Sch and KIPP DuBois CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Heston Edward Sch is 1570th of 1,627 and KIPP DuBois CS is 545th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).