Bethel El Sch vs Tulpehocken Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel El Sch
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades K–6
286 students
Tulpehocken Area MS
Bernville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
214 students
| Measure | Bethel El Sch Bethel, Pennsylvania | Tulpehocken Area MS Bernville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #762 of 1,627 | #184 of 521 |
| National rank | #17336 of 50,301 | #3878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 286 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Bethel | Bernville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tulpehocken Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 61.2).
- •Tulpehocken Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 63.3%).
- •Tulpehocken Area MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Bethel El Sch is the larger school with 286 students compared with 214.
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 Bethel El Sch better than Tulpehocken Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Tulpehocken Area MS ranks higher (67.6 vs 61.2 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 Bethel El Sch and Tulpehocken Area MS?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Bethel and Bernville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel El Sch: 286. Tulpehocken Area MS: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel El Sch and Tulpehocken Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bethel El Sch is 762nd of 1,627 and Tulpehocken Area MS is 184th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).