Bellefonte Area MS vs Perkiomen Valley MS-East
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 209 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
Perkiomen Valley MS-East
Collegeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Bellefonte Area MS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | Perkiomen Valley MS-East Collegeville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 521 | #45 of 521 |
| National rank | #4049 of 15,369 | #863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Bellefonte | Collegeville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 66.7).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 36%).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Perkiomen Valley MS-East is the larger school with 592 students compared with 591.
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 Perkiomen Valley MS-East?
On the Success Index (US), Perkiomen Valley MS-East ranks higher (84.2 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 Perkiomen Valley MS-East?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and Collegeville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefonte Area MS: 591. Perkiomen Valley MS-East: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefonte Area MS and Perkiomen Valley MS-East rank in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area MS is 194th of 521 and Perkiomen Valley MS-East is 45th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).