Blockson MS vs Eisenhower MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blockson MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
695 students
Eisenhower MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
781 students
| Measure | Blockson MS Norristown, Pennsylvania | Eisenhower MS Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 521 | #464 of 521 |
| National rank | #14088 of 15,369 | #12668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 695 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 101.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 20% |
| city | Norristown | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eisenhower MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 18.1).
- •Eisenhower MS does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Eisenhower MS does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Eisenhower MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.7% vs 104.7%).
- •Eisenhower MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Eisenhower MS is the larger school with 781 students compared with 695.
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 Blockson MS better than Eisenhower MS?
On the Success Index (US), Eisenhower MS ranks higher (26.0 vs 18.1 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 Blockson MS and Eisenhower MS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blockson MS: 695. Eisenhower MS: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blockson MS and Eisenhower MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blockson MS is 493rd of 521 and Eisenhower MS is 464th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).