Blankenburg Rudolph Sch vs Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
278 students
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
Mount Union · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students
| Measure | Blankenburg Rudolph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mount Union-Kistler El Sch Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,627 | #1108 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45635 of 50,301 | #29832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 278 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 106.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 37% |
| city | Philadelphia | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 18.7).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 4%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Blankenburg Rudolph Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 106.8%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.3).
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 Blankenburg Rudolph Sch better than Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Union-Kistler El Sch ranks higher (43.2 vs 18.7 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 Blankenburg Rudolph Sch and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch: 278. Mount Union-Kistler El Sch: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blankenburg Rudolph Sch and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blankenburg Rudolph Sch is 1476th of 1,627 and Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is 1108th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).