Marshall John Sch vs Northwood Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall John Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
Northwood Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
796 students
| Measure | Marshall John Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Northwood Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1507 of 1,627 | #1186 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46665 of 50,301 | #33046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 250 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 34% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 16.9).
- •Northwood Academy CS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 2.5%).
- •Northwood Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 12%).
- •Northwood Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 94.4%).
- •Marshall John Sch does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.2).
- •Northwood Academy CS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 250.
- •Marshall John Sch is a public school while Northwood Academy 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 Marshall John Sch better than Northwood Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Academy CS ranks higher (38.4 vs 16.9 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 Marshall John Sch and Northwood Academy CS?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall John Sch: 250. Northwood Academy CS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall John Sch and Northwood Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marshall John Sch is 1507th of 1,627 and Northwood Academy CS is 1186th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).