Mitchell El Sch vs Richard Allen Preparatory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–9
315 students
| Measure | Mitchell El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Richard Allen Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1540 of 1,627 | #516 of 521 |
| National rank | #47357 of 50,301 | #14978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 283 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 117.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 4% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 11.4).
- •Mitchell El Sch does better on math proficiency (6% vs 4%).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Mitchell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (104.2% vs 117.1%).
- •Mitchell El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS is the larger school with 315 students compared with 283.
- •Mitchell El Sch is a public school while Richard Allen Preparatory CS is a charter 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 Mitchell El Sch better than Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell El Sch ranks higher (15.6 vs 11.4 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 Mitchell El Sch and Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell El Sch: 283. Richard Allen Preparatory CS: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell El Sch and Richard Allen Preparatory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mitchell El Sch is 1540th of 1,627 and Richard Allen Preparatory CS is 516th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).