Barth El Sch vs Upper Allen El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barth El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
321 students
Upper Allen El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
321 students
| Measure | Barth El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Upper Allen El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1408 of 1,627 | #415 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43509 of 50,301 | #7690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 321 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Pottstown | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Allen El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 22.1).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Upper Allen El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 97.5%).
- •Barth El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
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 Barth El Sch better than Upper Allen El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Allen El Sch ranks higher (75.5 vs 22.1 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 Barth El Sch and Upper Allen El Sch?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barth El Sch: 321. Upper Allen El Sch: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barth El Sch and Upper Allen El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Barth El Sch is 1408th of 1,627 and Upper Allen El Sch is 415th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).