Pennell Joseph Sch vs Wagner Gen Louis MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennell Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Wagner Gen Louis MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
| Measure | Pennell Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Wagner Gen Louis MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1577 of 1,627 | #520 of 521 |
| National rank | #48306 of 50,301 | #15082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.3% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 3% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennell Joseph Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 10.2).
- •Wagner Gen Louis MS does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Wagner Gen Louis MS does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Wagner Gen Louis MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102% vs 102.3%).
- •Pennell Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Pennell Joseph Sch is the larger school with 301 students compared with 296.
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 Pennell Joseph Sch better than Wagner Gen Louis MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pennell Joseph Sch ranks higher (13.5 vs 10.2 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 Pennell Joseph Sch and Wagner Gen Louis MS?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennell Joseph Sch: 301. Wagner Gen Louis MS: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennell Joseph Sch and Wagner Gen Louis MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pennell Joseph Sch is 1577th of 1,627 and Wagner Gen Louis MS is 520th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).