Overbrook Edu Ctr vs West Phila. Achievement CES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 382 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overbrook Edu Ctr
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
West Phila. Achievement CES
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Overbrook Edu Ctr Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Phila. Achievement CES Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1233 of 1,627 | #1622 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35053 of 50,301 | #50021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 7.1).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.2% vs 100.4%).
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 22.6).
- •West Phila. Achievement CES is the larger school with 654 students compared with 259.
- •Overbrook Edu Ctr is a public school while West Phila. Achievement CES 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 Overbrook Edu Ctr better than West Phila. Achievement CES?
On the Success Index (US), Overbrook Edu Ctr ranks higher (35.4 vs 7.1 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 Overbrook Edu Ctr and West Phila. Achievement CES?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overbrook Edu Ctr: 259. West Phila. Achievement CES: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overbrook Edu Ctr and West Phila. Achievement CES rank in Pennsylvania?
Overbrook Edu Ctr is 1233rd of 1,627 and West Phila. Achievement CES is 1622nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).