Blue Bell El Sch vs East Norriton MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Bell El Sch
Blue Bell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
East Norriton MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
836 students
| Measure | Blue Bell El Sch Blue Bell, Pennsylvania | East Norriton MS Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,627 | #421 of 521 |
| National rank | #2003 of 50,301 | #10963 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 522 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 101.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 33% |
| city | Blue Bell | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Bell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 34.5).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 49%).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 101.7%).
- •East Norriton MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •East Norriton MS is the larger school with 836 students compared with 522.
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 Bell El Sch better than East Norriton MS?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Bell El Sch ranks higher (86.0 vs 34.5 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 Bell El Sch and East Norriton MS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Blue Bell and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Bell El Sch: 522. East Norriton MS: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Bell El Sch and East Norriton MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Bell El Sch is 154th of 1,627 and East Norriton MS is 421st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).