McMichael Morton Sch vs Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McMichael Morton Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | McMichael Morton Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1422 of 1,627 | #572 of 618 |
| National rank | #44110 of 50,301 | #15417 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McMichael Morton Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 19.1).
- •McMichael Morton Sch does better on math proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •McMichael Morton Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Philadelphia Learning Academy - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 98.2%).
- •McMichael Morton Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.5).
- •McMichael Morton Sch is the larger school with 285 students compared with 99.
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 McMichael Morton Sch better than Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
On the Success Index (US), McMichael Morton Sch ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.1 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 McMichael Morton Sch and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMichael Morton Sch: 285. Philadelphia Learning Academy - West: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMichael Morton Sch and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in Pennsylvania?
McMichael Morton Sch is 1422nd of 1,627 and Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 572nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).