Bell Avenue School vs Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Avenue School
Yeadon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
265 students
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Yeadon · Public other · Grades 9–9
379 students
| Measure | Bell Avenue School Yeadon, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #43124 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 265 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 102.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 47.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Yeadon | Yeadon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 102.6%).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 47.4).
- •Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is the larger school with 379 students compared with 265.
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 Bell Avenue School better than Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bell Avenue School and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Yeadon and Yeadon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Avenue School: 265. Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Avenue School and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Bell Avenue School is 1401st of 1,627 and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).