Benjamin Franklin MS vs Neil A Armstrong MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin MS
Levittown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Neil A Armstrong MS
Fairless Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
668 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin MS Levittown, Pennsylvania | Neil A Armstrong MS Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 521 | #451 of 521 |
| National rank | #11956 of 15,369 | #12088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 754 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| city | Levittown | Fairless Hills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.8 vs 29.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin MS does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Neil A Armstrong MS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Neil A Armstrong MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •Benjamin Franklin MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin MS is the larger school with 754 students compared with 668.
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 MS better than Neil A Armstrong 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 Benjamin Franklin MS and Neil A Armstrong MS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Levittown and Fairless Hills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin MS: 754. Neil A Armstrong MS: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin MS and Neil A Armstrong MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin MS is 447th of 521 and Neil A Armstrong MS is 451st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).