Blue Bell El Sch vs Wissahickon MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 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
Wissahickon MS
Ambler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
| Measure | Blue Bell El Sch Blue Bell, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon MS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,627 | #56 of 521 |
| National rank | #2003 of 50,301 | #1063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 522 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Blue Bell | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Bell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 82.9).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 22.7%).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.6).
- •Wissahickon MS is the larger school with 1,208 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 Wissahickon MS?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Bell El Sch ranks higher (86.0 vs 82.9 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 Wissahickon MS?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Blue Bell and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Bell El Sch: 522. Wissahickon MS: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Bell El Sch and Wissahickon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Bell El Sch is 154th of 1,627 and Wissahickon MS is 56th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).