KIPP Philadelphia CS vs Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 748 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Philadelphia CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
861 students
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
419 students
| Measure | KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1539 of 1,627 | #1543 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47350 of 50,301 | #47443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 861 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.6 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100.6%).
- •Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.1).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS is the larger school with 861 students compared with 419.
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 KIPP Philadelphia CS better than Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary?
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 KIPP Philadelphia CS and Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Philadelphia CS: 861. Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Philadelphia CS and Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary rank in Pennsylvania?
KIPP Philadelphia CS is 1539th of 1,627 and Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary is 1543rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).