Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary vs Pennell Joseph Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km 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
Pennell Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Pennell Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1544 of 1,627 | #1577 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47444 of 50,301 | #48306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 647 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 2.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 13.5).
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 102.3%).
- •Pennell Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.0).
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is the larger school with 647 students compared with 301.
- •Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is a charter school while Pennell Joseph Sch 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 Pennell Joseph Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary ranks higher (15.4 vs 13.5 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 Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary and Pennell Joseph Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary: 647. Pennell Joseph Sch: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary and Pennell Joseph Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary is 1544th of 1,627 and Pennell Joseph Sch is 1577th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).