Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Belmont Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bala-Cynwyd MS
Bala Cynwyd · Public middle · Grades 5–8
794 students
Belmont Hills El Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #20 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 794 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Bala Cynwyd |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.6 vs 92.9).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 15.4%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.2).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS is the larger school with 794 students compared with 358.
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 Bala-Cynwyd MS better than Belmont Hills El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bala-Cynwyd MS and Belmont Hills El Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Bala Cynwyd in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. Belmont Hills El Sch: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and Belmont Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and Belmont Hills El Sch is 20th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).