Provident CS vs Richard Allen Preparatory CS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 409 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Provident CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
306 students
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–9
315 students
| Measure | Provident CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Richard Allen Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 521 | #516 of 521 |
| National rank | #11279 of 15,369 | #14978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 5–9 |
| Students | 306 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 117.1% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Provident CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 11.4).
- •Provident CS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Provident CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 117.1%).
- •Provident CS does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS is the larger school with 315 students compared with 306.
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 Provident CS better than Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
On the Success Index (US), Provident CS ranks higher (33.1 vs 11.4 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 Provident CS and Richard Allen Preparatory CS?
About 409 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Provident CS: 306. Richard Allen Preparatory CS: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Provident CS and Richard Allen Preparatory CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Provident CS is 429th of 521 and Richard Allen Preparatory CS is 516th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).