McCall Gen George A Sch vs Vare-Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCall Gen George A Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
629 students
Vare-Washington El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
375 students
| Measure | McCall Gen George A Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Vare-Washington El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 1,627 | #1137 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #19447 of 50,301 | #30788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 629 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 35% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCall Gen George A Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 41.8).
- •McCall Gen George A Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •McCall Gen George A Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.0).
- •McCall Gen George A Sch is the larger school with 629 students compared with 375.
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 McCall Gen George A Sch better than Vare-Washington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McCall Gen George A Sch ranks higher (58.2 vs 41.8 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 McCall Gen George A Sch and Vare-Washington El Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCall Gen George A Sch: 629. Vare-Washington El Sch: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCall Gen George A Sch and Vare-Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
McCall Gen George A Sch is 822nd of 1,627 and Vare-Washington El Sch is 1137th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).