Big Spring MS vs Mount Rock Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 199 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Spring MS
Newville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
Mount Rock Elem Sch
Newville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Big Spring MS Newville, Pennsylvania | Mount Rock Elem Sch Newville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #212 of 521 | #436 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4449 of 15,369 | #8029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Newville | Newville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Rock Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 64.6).
- •Mount Rock Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Mount Rock Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Mount Rock Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 42%).
- •Big Spring MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Big Spring MS is the larger school with 550 students compared with 331.
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 Big Spring MS better than Mount Rock Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Rock Elem Sch ranks higher (74.9 vs 64.6 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 Big Spring MS and Mount Rock Elem Sch?
About 199 m in a straight line, between Newville and Newville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring MS: 550. Mount Rock Elem Sch: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring MS and Mount Rock Elem Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring MS is 212th of 521 and Mount Rock Elem Sch is 436th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).