Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Merion El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 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
Merion El Sch
Merion Station · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Merion El Sch Merion Station, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #4 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 794 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 84% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Merion Station |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merion El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.6 vs 93.6).
- •Merion El Sch does better on math proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Merion El Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Merion El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 15.1%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.5).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS is the larger school with 794 students compared with 438.
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 Merion El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Merion El Sch ranks higher (94.6 vs 93.6 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 Merion El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Merion Station in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. Merion El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and Merion El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and Merion El Sch is 4th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).