Independence CS West vs Mitchell El Sch
Independence CS West and Mitchell El Sch are very closely rated, both scoring around 4.8 out of 10. Independence CS West is significantly larger with 831 students, about 2.8× the size of Mitchell El Sch (295). 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
Mitchell El Sch
Philadelphia, PA
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
295 students
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| Metric | Independence CS West | Mitchell El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| State Rank | #2,268 of 2,848 | #2,478 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 20th | 13th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence CS West | Mitchell El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 6.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 21.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence CS West | Mitchell El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 831 | 295 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 |