Christopher Columbus CS vs Vare-Washington El Sch
Christopher Columbus CS has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 6.2/10. Christopher Columbus CS is significantly larger with 835 students, about 2.5× the size of Vare-Washington El Sch (329). In math proficiency, Christopher Columbus CS leads at 38.0%.
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Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia, PA
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
835 students
Vare-Washington El Sch
Philadelphia, PA
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
329 students
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| Metric | Christopher Columbus CS | Vare-Washington El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.8 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.7% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| State Rank | #476 of 2,848 | #1,501 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 83th | 47th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Christopher Columbus CS | Vare-Washington El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 35.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 69.0% | 50.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Christopher Columbus CS | Vare-Washington El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 835 | 329 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.7% | 100.0% |
| District | Christopher Columbus CS | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19147) | Philadelphia (19147) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,190 | $104,190 |
| Median Home Value | $524,900 | $524,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,679 | $1,679 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 69.2% | 69.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |