KIPP Philadelphia CS vs Peirce Thomas M Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km 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
Peirce Thomas M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1539 of 1,627 | #1489 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47350 of 50,301 | #46023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 861 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 7% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peirce Thomas M Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 15.6).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Peirce Thomas M Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 100.6%).
- •Peirce Thomas M Sch does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS is the larger school with 861 students compared with 270.
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS is a charter school while Peirce Thomas M Sch is a public 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 KIPP Philadelphia CS better than Peirce Thomas M Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Peirce Thomas M Sch ranks higher (18.1 vs 15.6 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 KIPP Philadelphia CS and Peirce Thomas M Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Philadelphia CS: 861. Peirce Thomas M Sch: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Philadelphia CS and Peirce Thomas M Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
KIPP Philadelphia CS is 1539th of 1,627 and Peirce Thomas M Sch is 1489th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).