Elkins Park Sch vs Castor Gardens MS
Elkins Park Sch has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 4.8/10. Castor Gardens MS is significantly larger with 1,269 students, about 2.1× the size of Elkins Park Sch (599). In math proficiency, Elkins Park Sch leads at 46.0%.
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.
Elkins Park Sch
Elkins Park, PA
6.0/10
Middle School5th – 6th
599 students
Castor Gardens MS
Philadelphia, PA
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,269 students
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| Metric | Elkins Park Sch | Castor Gardens MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Growth Score | 3.7 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.1% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 2.8 |
| State Rank | #1,597 of 2,848 | #2,302 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 44th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Elkins Park Sch | Castor Gardens MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Elkins Park Sch | Castor Gardens MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 6th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 599 | 1,269 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.1% | 100.0% |
| District | Cheltenham SD | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Elkins Park | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Elkins Park (19027) | Philadelphia (19111) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,190 | $60,441 |
| Median Home Value | $348,700 | $244,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,439 | $1,221 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.1% | 24.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | 15.1% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 36 min |