Locke Alain Sch vs Parkway West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 417 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locke Alain Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
264 students
Parkway West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
| Measure | Locke Alain Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Parkway West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 1,627 | #537 of 618 |
| National rank | #46978 of 50,301 | #13746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 264 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 34.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 16.3).
- •Parkway West does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 8%).
- •Parkway West does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 14%).
- •Locke Alain Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 112.1%).
- •Locke Alain Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.4).
- •Locke Alain Sch is the larger school with 264 students compared with 149.
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 Locke Alain Sch better than Parkway West?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway West ranks higher (28.1 vs 16.3 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 Locke Alain Sch and Parkway West?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locke Alain Sch: 264. Parkway West: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locke Alain Sch and Parkway West rank in Pennsylvania?
Locke Alain Sch is 1524th of 1,627 and Parkway West is 537th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).