Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones vs Richmond Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 386 m 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
Richmond Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Richmond Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 521 | #1308 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14948 of 15,369 | #38637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 493 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.3% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 11.6).
- •Richmond Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 5%).
- •Richmond Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Richmond Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 110.3%).
- •Richmond Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is the larger school with 493 students compared with 351.
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is a charter school while Richmond Sch is a public 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 Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones better than Richmond Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Sch ranks higher (29.9 vs 11.6 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 Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones and Richmond Sch?
About 386 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones: 493. Richmond Sch: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones and Richmond Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is 515th of 521 and Richmond Sch is 1308th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).