Kirkbride Eliza B Sch vs Meredith William M Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
522 students
Meredith William M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
556 students
| Measure | Kirkbride Eliza B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Meredith William M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,627 | #740 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30423 of 50,301 | #16668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 522 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 76% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meredith William M Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 42.3).
- •Meredith William M Sch does better on math proficiency (76% vs 41%).
- •Meredith William M Sch does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 59%).
- •Meredith William M Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 96.6%).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.2).
- •Meredith William M Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 522.
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 Kirkbride Eliza B Sch better than Meredith William M Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Meredith William M Sch ranks higher (62.2 vs 42.3 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 Kirkbride Eliza B Sch and Meredith William M Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch: 522. Meredith William M Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkbride Eliza B Sch and Meredith William M Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch is 1126th of 1,627 and Meredith William M Sch is 740th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).