Independence CS vs Christopher Columbus CS
Christopher Columbus CS has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 7.0/10. In math proficiency, Independence CS 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.
Independence CS
Philadelphia, PA
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
794 students
Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia, PA
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
835 students
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| Metric | Independence CS | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 29.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #942 of 2,848 | #476 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 83th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence CS | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence CS | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 794 | 835 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 29.7% |
| District | Independence CS | Christopher Columbus CS |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19146) | Philadelphia (19147) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,702 | $104,190 |
| Median Home Value | $452,200 | $524,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,708 | $1,679 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.9% | 69.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 28 min |