Apollo-Ridge MS vs Kiski Area East Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo-Ridge MS
Spring Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
Kiski Area East Primary Sch
Vandergrift · Public elementary · Grades K–4
425 students
| Measure | Apollo-Ridge MS Spring Church, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area East Primary Sch Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 521 | #1018 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10376 of 15,369 | #25573 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 264 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Spring Church | Vandergrift |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiski Area East Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 37.4).
- •Kiski Area East Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Apollo-Ridge MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Kiski Area East Primary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 99.2%).
- •Kiski Area East Primary Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Kiski Area East Primary Sch is the larger school with 425 students compared with 264.
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 Apollo-Ridge MS better than Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kiski Area East Primary Sch ranks higher (49.4 vs 37.4 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 Apollo-Ridge MS and Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Spring Church and Vandergrift in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo-Ridge MS: 264. Kiski Area East Primary Sch: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo-Ridge MS and Kiski Area East Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Apollo-Ridge MS is 407th of 521 and Kiski Area East Primary Sch is 1018th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).