Barrett El Sch vs Steel Valley MS
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.
Barrett El Sch
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
225 students
Steel Valley MS
Munhall · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students
| Measure | Barrett El Sch Homestead, Pennsylvania | Steel Valley MS Munhall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1285 of 1,627 | #449 of 521 |
| National rank | #37538 of 50,301 | #11991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 225 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Homestead | Munhall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrett El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 29.7).
- •Barrett El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Steel Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Barrett El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Barrett El Sch does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.6).
- •Steel Valley MS is the larger school with 429 students compared with 225.
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 Barrett El Sch better than Steel Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Barrett El Sch ranks higher (31.5 vs 29.7 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 Barrett El Sch and Steel Valley MS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Munhall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrett El Sch: 225. Steel Valley MS: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrett El Sch and Steel Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Barrett El Sch is 1285th of 1,627 and Steel Valley MS is 449th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).