Blue Mountain El West Sch vs Lengel MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain El West Sch
Friedensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Lengel MS
Pottsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
720 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain El West Sch Friedensburg, Pennsylvania | Lengel MS Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,627 | #351 of 521 |
| National rank | #9427 of 50,301 | #8145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 451 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Friedensburg | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain El West Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 47.7).
- •Blue Mountain El West Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 63.2%).
- •Blue Mountain El West Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Lengel MS is the larger school with 720 students compared with 451.
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 West Sch better than Lengel MS?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain El West Sch ranks higher (72.7 vs 47.7 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 West Sch and Lengel MS?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Friedensburg and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain El West Sch: 451. Lengel MS: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain El West Sch and Lengel MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Mountain El West Sch is 487th of 1,627 and Lengel MS is 351st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).