Brandywine-Wallace El Sch vs Downingtown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Downingtown MS
Downingtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,074 students
| Measure | Brandywine-Wallace El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Downingtown MS Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,627 | #80 of 521 |
| National rank | #979 of 50,301 | #1513 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 488 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 48% |
| city | Downingtown | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine-Wallace El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 79.8).
- •Brandywine-Wallace El Sch does better on math proficiency (81% vs 48%).
- •Brandywine-Wallace El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Brandywine-Wallace El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 15.9%).
- •Downingtown MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Downingtown MS is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 488.
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 Brandywine-Wallace El Sch better than Downingtown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine-Wallace El Sch ranks higher (89.1 vs 79.8 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 Brandywine-Wallace El Sch and Downingtown MS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch: 488. Downingtown MS: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine-Wallace El Sch and Downingtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch is 74th of 1,627 and Downingtown MS is 80th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).