Vare-Washington El Sch vs Christopher Columbus CS
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%.
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.
Vare-Washington El Sch
Philadelphia, PA
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
329 students
Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia, PA
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
835 students
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| Metric | Vare-Washington El Sch | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 29.7% |
| Environment Score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,501 of 2,848 | #476 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 47th | 83th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Vare-Washington El Sch | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 50.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Vare-Washington El Sch | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 329 | 835 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 29.7% |
| District | Philadelphia City SD | Christopher Columbus CS |
| 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 |