Lowell James R Sch vs Marshall Thurgood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell James R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
503 students
Marshall Thurgood
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
| Measure | Lowell James R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1575 of 1,627 | #1530 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48256 of 50,301 | #47137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 503 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.8% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Thurgood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.6).
- •Lowell James R Sch does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Lowell James R Sch does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 103.8%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Marshall Thurgood is the larger school with 639 students compared with 503.
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 Lowell James R Sch better than Marshall Thurgood?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Thurgood ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.6 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 Lowell James R Sch and Marshall Thurgood?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell James R Sch: 503. Marshall Thurgood: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell James R Sch and Marshall Thurgood rank in Pennsylvania?
Lowell James R Sch is 1575th of 1,627 and Marshall Thurgood is 1530th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).