Bala-Cynwyd MS vs West Allegheny MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 427 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
West Allegheny MS
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | West Allegheny MS Imperial, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #91 of 521 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #1729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 794 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Imperial |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 78.5).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 27.8%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.2).
- •West Allegheny MS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 794.
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 West Allegheny MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bala-Cynwyd MS ranks higher (93.6 vs 78.5 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 West Allegheny MS?
About 427 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Imperial in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. West Allegheny MS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and West Allegheny MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and West Allegheny MS is 91st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).