Blue Ball El Sch vs Garden Spot MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ball El Sch
East Earl · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Garden Spot MS
New Holland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
404 students
| Measure | Blue Ball El Sch East Earl, Pennsylvania | Garden Spot MS New Holland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 1,627 | #214 of 521 |
| National rank | #20249 of 50,301 | #4457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 374 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| city | East Earl | New Holland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Spot MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 57.0).
- •Blue Ball El Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Garden Spot MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Garden Spot MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 57.2%).
- •Blue Ball El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •Garden Spot MS is the larger school with 404 students compared with 374.
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 Blue Ball El Sch better than Garden Spot MS?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Spot MS ranks higher (64.6 vs 57.0 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 Blue Ball El Sch and Garden Spot MS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between East Earl and New Holland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ball El Sch: 374. Garden Spot MS: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ball El Sch and Garden Spot MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Ball El Sch is 856th of 1,627 and Garden Spot MS is 214th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).