Benjamin Franklin El Sch vs Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS
Bethel Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
597 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,627 | #28 of 521 |
| National rank | #2598 of 50,301 | #601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 338 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Bethel Park | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 84.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 21.9%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.7).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is the larger school with 597 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 Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS ranks higher (86.4 vs 84.6 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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch and Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch: 338. Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin El Sch and Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch is 197th of 1,627 and Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is 28th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).