Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Penn Valley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 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
Penn Valley Sch
Narberth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Penn Valley Sch Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #19 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 794 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 81% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.6 vs 93.0).
- •Penn Valley Sch does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Penn Valley Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 15.1%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.0).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS is the larger school with 794 students compared with 542.
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 Penn Valley 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 Penn Valley Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. Penn Valley Sch: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and Penn Valley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and Penn Valley Sch is 19th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).