Northwood Academy CS vs The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 825 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
796 students
The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
885 students
| Measure | Northwood Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1186 of 1,627 | #1485 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #33046 of 50,301 | #45819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 796 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 9% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 18.5).
- •Northwood Academy CS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 9%).
- •Northwood Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Northwood Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 94.8%).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.2).
- •The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is the larger school with 885 students compared with 796.
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 Northwood Academy CS better than The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Academy CS ranks higher (38.4 vs 18.5 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 Northwood Academy CS and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Academy CS: 796. The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Academy CS and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwood Academy CS is 1186th of 1,627 and The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is 1485th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).