Howe Julia Ward Sch vs McCormick El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 430 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Julia Ward Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
McCormick El Sch
Moon Township · Public elementary · Grades K–4
229 students
| Measure | Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | McCormick El Sch Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1450 of 1,627 | #128 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #44967 of 50,301 | #1716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 82% |
| city | Philadelphia | Moon Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCormick El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 19.8).
- •McCormick El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 12%).
- •McCormick El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 22%).
- •McCormick El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 91.7%).
- •Howe Julia Ward Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 17.6).
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 Howe Julia Ward Sch better than McCormick El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McCormick El Sch ranks higher (86.8 vs 19.8 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 Howe Julia Ward Sch and McCormick El Sch?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Moon Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Julia Ward Sch: 229. McCormick El Sch: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Julia Ward Sch and McCormick El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Howe Julia Ward Sch is 1450th of 1,627 and McCormick El Sch is 128th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).