Bellefonte Area MS vs Benner El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Benner El Sch
Bellefonte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students
| Measure | Bellefonte Area MS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | Benner El Sch Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 521 | #282 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4049 of 15,369 | #4244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| city | Bellefonte | Bellefonte |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benner El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 66.7).
- •Benner El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Benner El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Benner El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 36%).
- •Bellefonte Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.3).
- •Bellefonte Area MS is the larger school with 591 students compared with 252.
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 Bellefonte Area MS better than Benner El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Benner El Sch ranks higher (81.3 vs 66.7 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 Bellefonte Area MS and Benner El Sch?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and Bellefonte in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefonte Area MS: 591. Benner El Sch: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefonte Area MS and Benner El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area MS is 194th of 521 and Benner El Sch is 282nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).