Black Rock MS vs Eden Hall Upper El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 397 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock MS
Villanova · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,077 students
Eden Hall Upper El Sch
Gibsonia · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,076 students
| Measure | Black Rock MS Villanova, Pennsylvania | Eden Hall Upper El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 521 | #13 of 521 |
| National rank | #96 of 15,369 | #288 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Villanova | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Rock MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 90.0).
- •Eden Hall Upper El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 15%).
- •Black Rock MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.8).
- •Black Rock MS is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 1,076.
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 Black Rock MS better than Eden Hall Upper El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Black Rock MS ranks higher (93.6 vs 90.0 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 Black Rock MS and Eden Hall Upper El Sch?
About 397 km in a straight line, between Villanova and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock MS: 1,077. Eden Hall Upper El Sch: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock MS and Eden Hall Upper El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Black Rock MS is 2nd of 521 and Eden Hall Upper El Sch is 13th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).