Bangor Area MS vs DeFranco El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 566 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Area MS
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 7–8
421 students
DeFranco El Sch
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 5–6
413 students
| Measure | Bangor Area MS Bangor, Pennsylvania | DeFranco El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 521 | #158 of 521 |
| National rank | #5328 of 15,369 | #3427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 421 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeFranco El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 60.7).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Bangor Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 55.9%).
- •Bangor Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Bangor Area MS is the larger school with 421 students compared with 413.
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 Bangor Area MS better than DeFranco El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), DeFranco El Sch ranks higher (69.6 vs 60.7 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 Bangor Area MS and DeFranco El Sch?
About 566 m in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Area MS: 421. DeFranco El Sch: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Area MS and DeFranco El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bangor Area MS is 256th of 521 and DeFranco El Sch is 158th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).