Bower Hill El Sch vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 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
Pleasant Valley El Sch
McMurray · Public elementary · Grades K–3
495 students
| Measure | Bower Hill El Sch Venetia, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,627 | #104 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1660 of 50,301 | #1404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 689 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Venetia | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.9 vs 87.7).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 13.2%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Bower Hill El Sch is the larger school with 689 students compared with 495.
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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bower Hill El Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Venetia and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bower Hill El Sch: 689. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bower Hill El Sch and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bower Hill El Sch is 125th of 1,627 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 104th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).