Belmont Hills El Sch vs Welsh Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Hills El Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
788 students
| Measure | Belmont Hills El Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Welsh Valley MS Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,627 | #6 of 521 |
| National rank | #295 of 50,301 | #123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 358 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.9 vs 93.1).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Belmont Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 17.6%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Welsh Valley MS is the larger school with 788 students compared with 358.
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 Belmont Hills El Sch better than Welsh Valley MS?
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 Belmont Hills El Sch and Welsh Valley MS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Hills El Sch: 358. Welsh Valley MS: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Hills El Sch and Welsh Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont Hills El Sch is 20th of 1,627 and Welsh Valley MS is 6th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).