Peirce Thomas M Sch vs Wright Richard R Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peirce Thomas M Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Wright Richard R Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Wright Richard R Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1489 of 1,627 | #1477 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46023 of 50,301 | #45694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 107.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Wright Richard R Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Wright Richard R Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Peirce Thomas M Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 107.4%).
- •Wright Richard R Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.0).
- •Peirce Thomas M Sch is the larger school with 270 students compared with 242.
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 Peirce Thomas M Sch better than Wright Richard R Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Peirce Thomas M Sch and Wright Richard R Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peirce Thomas M Sch: 270. Wright Richard R Sch: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peirce Thomas M Sch and Wright Richard R Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Peirce Thomas M Sch is 1489th of 1,627 and Wright Richard R Sch is 1477th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).