Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones vs Richard Allen Preparatory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
493 students
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–9
315 students
| Measure | Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Richard Allen Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 521 | #516 of 521 |
| National rank | #14948 of 15,369 | #14978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 493 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.3% | 117.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 4% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.6 vs 11.4).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (110.3% vs 117.1%).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is the larger school with 493 students compared with 315.
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 Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones better than Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones and Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones: 493. Richard Allen Preparatory CS: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones and Richard Allen Preparatory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is 515th of 521 and Richard Allen Preparatory CS is 516th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).