McDaniel Delaplaine Sch vs Universal Vare CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
229 students
Universal Vare CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
107 students
| Measure | McDaniel Delaplaine Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Universal Vare CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1582 of 1,627 | #517 of 521 |
| National rank | #48539 of 50,301 | #15015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 229 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 133.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.0).
- •Universal Vare CS does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2%).
- •Universal Vare CS does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.3% vs 133.6%).
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.3).
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch is the larger school with 229 students compared with 107.
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch is a public school while Universal Vare CS is a charter 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 McDaniel Delaplaine Sch better than Universal Vare CS?
On the Success Index (US), McDaniel Delaplaine Sch ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.0 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 McDaniel Delaplaine Sch and Universal Vare CS?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch: 229. Universal Vare CS: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDaniel Delaplaine Sch and Universal Vare CS rank in Pennsylvania?
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch is 1582nd of 1,627 and Universal Vare CS is 517th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).