Bache-Martin Sch vs Chief Shikellamy Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bache-Martin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
614 students
Chief Shikellamy Sch
Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
614 students
| Measure | Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Chief Shikellamy Sch Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1302 of 1,627 | #1501 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38376 of 50,301 | #46464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 614 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Philadelphia | Sunbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bache-Martin Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 17.2).
- •Bache-Martin Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Chief Shikellamy Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Bache-Martin Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 102%).
- •Bache-Martin Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 19.2).
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 Bache-Martin Sch better than Chief Shikellamy Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bache-Martin Sch ranks higher (30.2 vs 17.2 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 Bache-Martin Sch and Chief Shikellamy Sch?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Sunbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bache-Martin Sch: 614. Chief Shikellamy Sch: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bache-Martin Sch and Chief Shikellamy Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bache-Martin Sch is 1302nd of 1,627 and Chief Shikellamy Sch is 1501st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).