John Hancock Demonstration Sch vs School Lane CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hancock Demonstration Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
895 students
School Lane CS
Bensalem · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,378 students
| Measure | John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | School Lane CS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #29467 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 895 | 1,378 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 1,378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| city | Philadelphia | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School Lane CS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •School Lane CS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •School Lane CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 85.3%).
- •School Lane CS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •School Lane CS is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 895.
- •John Hancock Demonstration Sch is a public school while School Lane 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 John Hancock Demonstration Sch better than School Lane CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Hancock Demonstration Sch and School Lane CS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Hancock Demonstration Sch: 895. School Lane CS: 1,378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Hancock Demonstration Sch and School Lane CS rank in Pennsylvania?
John Hancock Demonstration Sch is 1096th of 1,627 and School Lane CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).