Blockson MS vs Paul V Fly 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.
Blockson MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
695 students
Paul V Fly El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
452 students
| Measure | Blockson MS Norristown, Pennsylvania | Paul V Fly El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 521 | #940 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14088 of 15,369 | #22651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 695 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| city | Norristown | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul V Fly El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 18.1).
- •Paul V Fly El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Paul V Fly El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Paul V Fly El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102% vs 104.7%).
- •Paul V Fly El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Blockson MS is the larger school with 695 students compared with 452.
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 Paul V Fly El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Paul V Fly El Sch ranks higher (53.6 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 Paul V Fly El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blockson MS: 695. Paul V Fly El Sch: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blockson MS and Paul V Fly El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blockson MS is 493rd of 521 and Paul V Fly El Sch is 940th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).