Benjamin Franklin El Sch vs Bethel Memorial El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students
Bethel Memorial El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
342 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Bethel Memorial El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,627 | #190 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2598 of 50,301 | #2506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 338 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Bethel Park | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.6 vs 84.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 21.9%).
- •Bethel Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Bethel Memorial El Sch is the larger school with 342 students compared with 338.
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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch better than Bethel Memorial El Sch?
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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch and Bethel Memorial El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch: 338. Bethel Memorial El Sch: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin El Sch and Bethel Memorial El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch is 197th of 1,627 and Bethel Memorial El Sch is 190th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).