People for People CS vs Science Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 429 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
People for People CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
573 students
Science Leadership Academy
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | People for People CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1625 of 1,627 | #401 of 618 |
| National rank | #50155 of 50,301 | #7458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 573 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Science Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 5.7).
- •Science Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 11%).
- •Science Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 21%).
- •Science Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 102.4%).
- •People for People CS does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 26.4).
- •People for People CS is the larger school with 573 students compared with 502.
- •People for People CS is a charter school while Science Leadership Academy is a public 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 People for People CS better than Science Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Science Leadership Academy ranks higher (53.5 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 People for People CS and Science Leadership Academy?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
People for People CS: 573. Science Leadership Academy: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do People for People CS and Science Leadership Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
People for People CS is 1625th of 1,627 and Science Leadership Academy is 401st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).