Independence CS West vs Catharine Joseph Sch
Catharine Joseph Sch has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 4.8/10. Independence CS West is significantly larger with 831 students, about 2.0× the size of Catharine Joseph Sch (421). 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
Catharine Joseph Sch
Philadelphia, PA
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
421 students
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| Metric | Independence CS West | Catharine Joseph Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 1.8 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #2,268 of 2,848 | #683 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 20th | 76th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence CS West | Catharine Joseph Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 26.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence CS West | Catharine Joseph Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 831 | 421 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Independence CS West | Philadelphia City SD |
| City | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Philadelphia (19143) | Philadelphia (19142) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,964 | $42,812 |
| Median Home Value | $152,000 | $110,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,235 | $1,269 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.5% | 12.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | 29.9% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 34 min |