Lindley Academy CS at Birney vs Marshall Thurgood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindley Academy CS at Birney
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
Marshall Thurgood
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
| Measure | Lindley Academy CS at Birney Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1571 of 1,627 | #1530 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48179 of 50,301 | #47137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 739 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Thurgood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.8).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on math proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney is the larger school with 739 students compared with 639.
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney is a charter school while Marshall Thurgood 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 Lindley Academy CS at Birney better than Marshall Thurgood?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Thurgood ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.8 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 Lindley Academy CS at Birney and Marshall Thurgood?
About 355 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lindley Academy CS at Birney: 739. Marshall Thurgood: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lindley Academy CS at Birney and Marshall Thurgood rank in Pennsylvania?
Lindley Academy CS at Birney is 1571st of 1,627 and Marshall Thurgood is 1530th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).