Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Gladwyne Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 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
Gladwyne Sch
Gladwyne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
556 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #43 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 794 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Gladwyne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 91.2).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 15.1%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.6).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS is the larger school with 794 students compared with 556.
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 Gladwyne Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bala-Cynwyd MS ranks higher (93.6 vs 91.2 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 Bala-Cynwyd MS and Gladwyne Sch?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. Gladwyne Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and Gladwyne Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and Gladwyne Sch is 43rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).