Black Rock MS vs Gulph EL Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 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
Gulph EL Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
440 students
| Measure | Black Rock MS Villanova, Pennsylvania | Gulph EL Sch King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 521 | #739 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #96 of 15,369 | #16649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,077 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Villanova | King of Prussia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Rock MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 62.2).
- •Black Rock MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 44.5%).
- •Black Rock MS is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 440.
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 Gulph EL Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Black Rock MS ranks higher (93.6 vs 62.2 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 Black Rock MS and Gulph EL Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Villanova and King of Prussia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock MS: 1,077. Gulph EL Sch: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock MS and Gulph EL Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Black Rock MS is 2nd of 521 and Gulph EL Sch is 739th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).