Blue Mountain El East School vs McMurray El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain El East School
Orwigsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
McMurray El Sch
McMurray · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
608 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain El East School Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania | McMurray El Sch McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,627 | #78 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9093 of 50,301 | #1010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 609 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 78% |
| city | Orwigsburg | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McMurray El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 73.2).
- •McMurray El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 53%).
- •McMurray El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 69%).
- •McMurray El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 35.1%).
- •Blue Mountain El East School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.5).
- •Blue Mountain El East School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 608.
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 Mountain El East School better than McMurray El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McMurray El Sch ranks higher (89.0 vs 73.2 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 Mountain El East School and McMurray El Sch?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Orwigsburg and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain El East School: 609. McMurray El Sch: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain El East School and McMurray El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Mountain El East School is 477th of 1,627 and McMurray El Sch is 78th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).