Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary vs Parkway Northwest
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 973 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
647 students
Parkway Northwest
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
238 students
| Measure | Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Parkway Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1544 of 1,627 | #581 of 618 |
| National rank | #47444 of 50,301 | #15673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 647 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Northwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 15.4).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.6).
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 238.
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is a charter school while Parkway Northwest is a public 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 Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary better than Parkway Northwest?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Northwest ranks higher (17.6 vs 15.4 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 Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary and Parkway Northwest?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary: 647. Parkway Northwest: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary and Parkway Northwest rank in Pennsylvania?
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is 1544th of 1,627 and Parkway Northwest is 581st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).