Parkway Center City Middle College vs People for People CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 584 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
People for People CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
573 students
| Measure | Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | People for People CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 618 | #1625 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6220 of 16,910 | #50155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 436 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 33.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Center City Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 5.7).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on math proficiency (82% vs 11%).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 21%).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 102.4%).
- •People for People CS does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 33.5).
- •People for People CS is the larger school with 573 students compared with 436.
- •Parkway Center City Middle College is a public school while People for People 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 Parkway Center City Middle College better than People for People CS?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Center City Middle College ranks higher (58.4 vs 5.7 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 Parkway Center City Middle College and People for People CS?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Center City Middle College: 436. People for People CS: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Center City Middle College and People for People CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkway Center City Middle College is 353rd of 618 and People for People CS is 1625th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).