McKinley William Sch vs Paradise El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley William Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
306 students
Paradise El Sch
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
306 students
| Measure | McKinley William Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Paradise El Sch Thomasville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1488 of 1,627 | #318 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46018 of 50,301 | #4996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.6% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Thomasville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 18.1).
- •Paradise El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Paradise El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 26%).
- •Paradise El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 105.6%).
- •McKinley William Sch does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.8).
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 McKinley William Sch better than Paradise El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise El Sch ranks higher (80.0 vs 18.1 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 McKinley William Sch and Paradise El Sch?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Thomasville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley William Sch: 306. Paradise El Sch: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley William Sch and Paradise El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
McKinley William Sch is 1488th of 1,627 and Paradise El Sch is 318th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).