Belle Vernon Area MS vs Marion El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 135 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vernon Area MS
Belle Vernon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
386 students
Marion El Sch
Belle Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students
| Measure | Belle Vernon Area MS Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania | Marion El Sch Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 521 | #1068 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9096 of 15,369 | #27974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 386 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Belle Vernon | Belle Vernon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 43.3).
- •Marion El Sch does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Belle Vernon Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Belle Vernon Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Marion El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.1).
- •Marion El Sch is the larger school with 635 students compared with 386.
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 Belle Vernon Area MS better than Marion El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Marion El Sch ranks higher (45.9 vs 43.3 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 Belle Vernon Area MS and Marion El Sch?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Belle Vernon and Belle Vernon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Vernon Area MS: 386. Marion El Sch: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Vernon Area MS and Marion El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Belle Vernon Area MS is 384th of 521 and Marion El Sch is 1068th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).