Patterson John M Sch vs Penrose Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson John M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
391 students
Penrose Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Penrose Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1528 of 1,627 | #1452 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47086 of 50,301 | #44989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 391 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penrose Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 16.1).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Patterson John M Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102% vs 104.7%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.0).
- •Patterson John M Sch is the larger school with 391 students compared with 360.
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 Patterson John M Sch better than Penrose Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penrose Sch ranks higher (19.8 vs 16.1 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 Patterson John M Sch and Penrose Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson John M Sch: 391. Penrose Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson John M Sch and Penrose Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Patterson John M Sch is 1528th of 1,627 and Penrose Sch is 1452nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).