Ludlow James R Sch vs The U School: Innovative Lab
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludlow James R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
215 students
The U School: Innovative Lab
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
195 students
| Measure | Ludlow James R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The U School: Innovative Lab Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 1,627 | #610 of 618 |
| National rank | #43020 of 50,301 | #16643 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 104.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ludlow James R Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 9.6).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 104.1%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.0).
- •Ludlow James R Sch is the larger school with 215 students compared with 195.
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 Ludlow James R Sch better than The U School: Innovative Lab?
On the Success Index (US), Ludlow James R Sch ranks higher (22.9 vs 9.6 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 Ludlow James R Sch and The U School: Innovative Lab?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludlow James R Sch: 215. The U School: Innovative Lab: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludlow James R Sch and The U School: Innovative Lab rank in Pennsylvania?
Ludlow James R Sch is 1399th of 1,627 and The U School: Innovative Lab is 610th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).