Black Rock MS vs Richardson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 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
Richardson MS
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
| Measure | Black Rock MS Villanova, Pennsylvania | Richardson MS Springfield, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 521 | #68 of 521 |
| National rank | #96 of 15,369 | #1222 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,081 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 1,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Villanova | Springfield |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Rock MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 81.7).
- •Black Rock MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 24.6%).
- •Black Rock MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.6).
- •Richardson MS is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 1,077.
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 Richardson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Black Rock MS ranks higher (93.6 vs 81.7 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 Richardson MS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Villanova and Springfield in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock MS: 1,077. Richardson MS: 1,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock MS and Richardson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Black Rock MS is 2nd of 521 and Richardson MS is 68th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).