Avalon El Sch vs Northgate MSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–6
252 students
Northgate MSHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 7–12
476 students
| Measure | Avalon El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Northgate MSHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,627 | #486 of 618 |
| National rank | #27446 of 50,301 | #10553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 252 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.4% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 41.7).
- •Avalon El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Avalon El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Northgate MSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 104.4%).
- •Avalon El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.5).
- •Northgate MSHS is the larger school with 476 students compared with 252.
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 Avalon El Sch better than Northgate MSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon El Sch ranks higher (46.6 vs 41.7 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 Avalon El Sch and Northgate MSHS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon El Sch: 252. Northgate MSHS: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon El Sch and Northgate MSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Avalon El Sch is 1052nd of 1,627 and Northgate MSHS is 486th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).