Penn Wood MS vs Philadelphia Montessori CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
Philadelphia Montessori CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
226 students
| Measure | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 521 | #1375 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14023 of 15,369 | #42012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 667 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Darby | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 18.5).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Philadelphia Montessori CS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •Penn Wood MS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 226.
- •Penn Wood MS is a public school while Philadelphia Montessori 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 Penn Wood MS better than Philadelphia Montessori CS?
On the Success Index (US), Philadelphia Montessori CS ranks higher (24.5 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 Penn Wood MS and Philadelphia Montessori CS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darby and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood MS: 667. Philadelphia Montessori CS: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood MS and Philadelphia Montessori CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 and Philadelphia Montessori CS is 1375th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).