Highland Park El Sch vs Lamberton Robert E Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
737 students
Lamberton Robert E Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Lamberton Robert E Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,627 | #1478 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38079 of 50,301 | #45731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 737 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 4% |
| city | Upper Darby | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 18.6).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 4%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Lamberton Robert E Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 95.7%).
- •Lamberton Robert E Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •Highland Park El Sch is the larger school with 737 students compared with 341.
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 Highland Park El Sch better than Lamberton Robert E Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park El Sch ranks higher (30.7 vs 18.6 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 Highland Park El Sch and Lamberton Robert E Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El Sch: 737. Lamberton Robert E Sch: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El Sch and Lamberton Robert E Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland Park El Sch is 1295th of 1,627 and Lamberton Robert E Sch is 1478th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).