Ludlow James R Sch vs Young Scholars CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 557 m 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
Young Scholars CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
265 students
| Measure | Ludlow James R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 1,627 | #498 of 521 |
| National rank | #43020 of 50,301 | #14190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 215 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ludlow James R Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 17.5).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Young Scholars CS does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 94.7%).
- •Ludlow James R Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.3).
- •Young Scholars CS is the larger school with 265 students compared with 215.
- •Ludlow James R Sch is a public school while Young Scholars CS is a charter 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 Ludlow James R Sch better than Young Scholars CS?
On the Success Index (US), Ludlow James R Sch ranks higher (22.9 vs 17.5 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 Young Scholars CS?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludlow James R Sch: 215. Young Scholars CS: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludlow James R Sch and Young Scholars CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ludlow James R Sch is 1399th of 1,627 and Young Scholars CS is 498th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).