Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones vs Webster Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
Webster Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Webster Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 521 | #1495 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14948 of 15,369 | #46197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 110.3% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Webster Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 11.6).
- •Webster Sch does better on math proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Webster Sch does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Webster Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 110.3%).
- •Webster Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Webster Sch is the larger school with 510 students compared with 493.
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is a charter school while Webster 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 Webster Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Webster Sch ranks higher (17.8 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 Webster Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones: 493. Webster Sch: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones and Webster Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is 515th of 521 and Webster Sch is 1495th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).