Richard Allen Preparatory CS vs Tilden William T MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–9
315 students
Tilden William T MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
266 students
| Measure | Richard Allen Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Tilden William T MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 521 | #507 of 521 |
| National rank | #14978 of 15,369 | #14693 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–9 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 315 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tilden William T MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 11.4).
- •Tilden William T MS does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Tilden William T MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 117.1%).
- •Tilden William T MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS is the larger school with 315 students compared with 266.
- •Richard Allen Preparatory CS is a charter school while Tilden William T MS 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 Richard Allen Preparatory CS better than Tilden William T MS?
On the Success Index (US), Tilden William T MS ranks higher (14.0 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 Richard Allen Preparatory CS and Tilden William T MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Allen Preparatory CS: 315. Tilden William T MS: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Allen Preparatory CS and Tilden William T MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Richard Allen Preparatory CS is 516th of 521 and Tilden William T MS is 507th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).