Bear Creek School vs Elizabethtown Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
750 students
Elizabethtown Area MS
Elizabethtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
| Measure | Bear Creek School Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | Elizabethtown Area MS Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #580 of 1,627 | #176 of 521 |
| National rank | #11763 of 50,301 | #3708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 750 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 68.3).
- •Bear Creek School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Bear Creek School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Elizabethtown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 47.9%).
- •Elizabethtown Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Elizabethtown Area MS is the larger school with 827 students compared with 750.
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 Bear Creek School better than Elizabethtown Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek School ranks higher (69.3 vs 68.3 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 Bear Creek School and Elizabethtown Area MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek School: 750. Elizabethtown Area MS: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek School and Elizabethtown Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bear Creek School is 580th of 1,627 and Elizabethtown Area MS is 176th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).