Big Spring MS vs Oak Flat El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km 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
Oak Flat El Sch
Newville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Big Spring MS Newville, Pennsylvania | Oak Flat El Sch Newville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #212 of 521 | #283 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4449 of 15,369 | #4270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| city | Newville | Newville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Flat El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 64.6).
- •Oak Flat El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Oak Flat El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Big Spring MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 51.7%).
- •Oak Flat El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Big Spring MS is the larger school with 550 students compared with 348.
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 Oak Flat El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Flat El Sch ranks higher (81.3 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 Oak Flat El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Newville and Newville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring MS: 550. Oak Flat El Sch: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring MS and Oak Flat El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring MS is 212th of 521 and Oak Flat El Sch is 283rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).