Mastery CS-Smedley Campus vs The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km 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
The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
885 students
| Measure | Mastery CS-Smedley Campus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,627 | #1485 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38703 of 50,301 | #45819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 751 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 18.5).
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus does better on math proficiency (26% vs 9%).
- •Mastery CS-Smedley Campus does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 99.6%).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is the larger school with 885 students compared with 751.
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 The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds?
On the Success Index (US), Mastery CS-Smedley Campus ranks higher (29.8 vs 18.5 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 The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mastery CS-Smedley Campus: 751. The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mastery CS-Smedley Campus and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds rank in Pennsylvania?
Mastery CS-Smedley Campus is 1310th of 1,627 and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is 1485th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).