Bower Hill El Sch vs McMurray El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bower Hill El Sch
Venetia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
689 students
McMurray El Sch
McMurray · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
608 students
| Measure | Bower Hill El Sch Venetia, Pennsylvania | McMurray El Sch McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,627 | #78 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1660 of 50,301 | #1010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 689 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 78% |
| city | Venetia | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McMurray El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 86.9).
- •Bower Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Bower Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 88%).
- •McMurray El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 13.2%).
- •McMurray El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Bower Hill El Sch is the larger school with 689 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 Bower Hill El Sch better than McMurray El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McMurray El Sch ranks higher (89.0 vs 86.9 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 Bower Hill El Sch and McMurray El Sch?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Venetia and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bower Hill El Sch: 689. McMurray El Sch: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bower Hill El Sch and McMurray El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bower Hill El Sch is 125th of 1,627 and McMurray El Sch is 78th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).