Mastery CS-Smedley Campus vs Sullivan James J Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 722 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mastery CS-Smedley Campus
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
751 students
Sullivan James J Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Mastery CS-Smedley Campus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Sullivan James J Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,627 | #1616 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38703 of 50,301 | #49816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 751 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 101.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 4% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 8.5).
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus does better on math proficiency (26% vs 4%).
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 101.9%).
- •Sullivan James J Sch does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus is the larger school with 751 students compared with 373.
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus is a charter school while Sullivan James J 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-Smedley Campus better than Sullivan James J Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mastery CS-Smedley Campus ranks higher (29.8 vs 8.5 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-Smedley Campus and Sullivan James J Sch?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mastery CS-Smedley Campus: 751. Sullivan James J Sch: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mastery CS-Smedley Campus and Sullivan James J Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mastery CS-Smedley Campus is 1310th of 1,627 and Sullivan James J Sch is 1616th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).