KIPP Philadelphia CS vs TECH Freire CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 604 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
TECH Freire CS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
541 students
| Measure | KIPP Philadelphia CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | TECH Freire CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1539 of 1,627 | #542 of 618 |
| National rank | #47350 of 50,301 | #13872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 861 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.6% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •TECH Freire CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 15.6).
- •TECH Freire CS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •TECH Freire CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •TECH Freire CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 100.6%).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •KIPP Philadelphia CS is the larger school with 861 students compared with 541.
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 TECH Freire CS?
On the Success Index (US), TECH Freire CS ranks higher (27.5 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 TECH Freire CS?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Philadelphia CS: 861. TECH Freire CS: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Philadelphia CS and TECH Freire CS rank in Pennsylvania?
KIPP Philadelphia CS is 1539th of 1,627 and TECH Freire CS is 542nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).