Jacksonwald El Sch vs Key Francis Scott Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonwald El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
370 students
Key Francis Scott Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
370 students
| Measure | Jacksonwald El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Key Francis Scott Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,627 | #1496 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16848 of 50,301 | #46288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 104.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| city | Reading | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonwald El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 17.6).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 104.3%).
- •Key Francis Scott Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
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 Jacksonwald El Sch better than Key Francis Scott Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonwald El Sch ranks higher (61.9 vs 17.6 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 Jacksonwald El Sch and Key Francis Scott Sch?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Reading and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonwald El Sch: 370. Key Francis Scott Sch: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonwald El Sch and Key Francis Scott Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jacksonwald El Sch is 749th of 1,627 and Key Francis Scott Sch is 1496th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).