Bell Avenue School vs Penn Wood MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 867 m 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 MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Bell Avenue School Yeadon, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 1,627 | #492 of 521 |
| National rank | #43124 of 50,301 | #14023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 265 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Yeadon | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 18.5).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Bell Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 95.2%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Penn Wood MS is the larger school with 667 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Avenue School ranks higher (22.7 vs 18.5 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 Bell Avenue School and Penn Wood MS?
About 867 m in a straight line, between Yeadon and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Avenue School: 265. Penn Wood MS: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Avenue School and Penn Wood MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bell Avenue School is 1401st of 1,627 and Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).