Bittersweet Elementary School vs Penn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 414 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bittersweet Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Penn High School
Mishawaka · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,687 students
| Measure | Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana | Penn High School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 1,053 | #33 of 387 |
| National rank | #10359 of 50,301 | #2701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 494 | 3,687 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 3,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Mishawaka | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 71.3).
- •Bittersweet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Penn High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Penn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 34%).
- •Penn High School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.5).
- •Penn High School is the larger school with 3,687 students compared with 494.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bittersweet Elementary School better than Penn High School?
On the Success Index (US), Penn High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 71.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bittersweet Elementary School and Penn High School?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Mishawaka and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bittersweet Elementary School: 494. Penn High School: 3,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bittersweet Elementary School and Penn High School rank in Indiana?
Bittersweet Elementary School is 148th of 1,053 and Penn High School is 33rd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).