Independence CS West vs Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Comegys Benjamin B Sch has a higher overall rating of 5.3/10 compared to 4.8/10. Independence CS West is significantly larger with 831 students, about 3.1× the size of Comegys Benjamin B Sch (267). In math proficiency, Independence CS West leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence CS West
Philadelphia, PA
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
831 students
Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Philadelphia, PA
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
267 students
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| Metric | Independence CS West | Comegys Benjamin B Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| State Rank | #2,268 of 2,848 | #2,044 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 20th | 28th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence CS West | Comegys Benjamin B Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence CS West | Comegys Benjamin B Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 831 | 267 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Independence CS West | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19143) | Philadelphia (19143) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,964 | $47,964 |
| Median Home Value | $152,000 | $152,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,235 | $1,235 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 31.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 23.1% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 35 min |