Bower Hill El Sch vs Peters Twp MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 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
Peters Twp MS
McMurray · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
| Measure | Bower Hill El Sch Venetia, Pennsylvania | Peters Twp MS McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,627 | #89 of 521 |
| National rank | #1660 of 50,301 | #1689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 689 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 92% | – |
| city | Venetia | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bower Hill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 78.7).
- •Peters Twp MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 13.2%).
- •Peters Twp MS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Peters Twp MS is the larger school with 952 students compared with 689.
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 Peters Twp MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bower Hill El Sch ranks higher (86.9 vs 78.7 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 Bower Hill El Sch and Peters Twp MS?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Venetia and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bower Hill El Sch: 689. Peters Twp MS: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bower Hill El Sch and Peters Twp MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bower Hill El Sch is 125th of 1,627 and Peters Twp MS is 89th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).