Blue Ridge El Sch vs West Hempfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge El Sch
New Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
West Hempfield El Sch
Irwin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge El Sch New Milford, Pennsylvania | West Hempfield El Sch Irwin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #962 of 1,627 | #571 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #23521 of 50,301 | #11429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 496 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.2% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| city | New Milford | Irwin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hempfield El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 52.3).
- •West Hempfield El Sch does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •West Hempfield El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •West Hempfield El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 100.2%).
- •Blue Ridge El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
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 Ridge El Sch better than West Hempfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), West Hempfield El Sch ranks higher (69.9 vs 52.3 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 Ridge El Sch and West Hempfield El Sch?
About 375 km in a straight line, between New Milford and Irwin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge El Sch: 496. West Hempfield El Sch: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge El Sch and West Hempfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Ridge El Sch is 962nd of 1,627 and West Hempfield El Sch is 571st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).