Baldi C C A MS vs Murray Avenue Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldi C C A MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,510 students
Murray Avenue Sch
Huntingdon Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–6
652 students
| Measure | Baldi C C A MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Murray Avenue Sch Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #374 of 521 | #61 of 521 |
| National rank | #8884 of 15,369 | #1114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,510 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| city | Philadelphia | Huntingdon Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Avenue Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 44.2).
- •Murray Avenue Sch does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Murray Avenue Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Murray Avenue Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 100.4%).
- •Murray Avenue Sch does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Baldi C C A MS is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 652.
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 Baldi C C A MS better than Murray Avenue Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Avenue Sch ranks higher (82.5 vs 44.2 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 Baldi C C A MS and Murray Avenue Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Huntingdon Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldi C C A MS: 1,510. Murray Avenue Sch: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldi C C A MS and Murray Avenue Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Baldi C C A MS is 374th of 521 and Murray Avenue Sch is 61st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).