Blockson MS vs Whitehall El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Whitehall El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
503 students
| Measure | Blockson MS Norristown, Pennsylvania | Whitehall El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 521 | #1336 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14088 of 15,369 | #39557 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 695 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| city | Norristown | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitehall El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 18.1).
- •Whitehall El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Whitehall El Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Whitehall El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 104.7%).
- •Whitehall El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Blockson MS is the larger school with 695 students compared with 503.
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 Whitehall El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Whitehall El Sch ranks higher (28.5 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 Whitehall El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blockson MS: 695. Whitehall El Sch: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blockson MS and Whitehall El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blockson MS is 493rd of 521 and Whitehall El Sch is 1336th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).