Broad Street El Sch vs Mechanicsburg Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 323 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Street El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
239 students
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students
| Measure | Broad Street El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg Area SHS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,627 | #111 of 618 |
| National rank | #7937 of 50,301 | #1432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 239 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 75.0).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 44.8%).
- •Broad Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 239.
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 Broad Street El Sch better than Mechanicsburg Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg Area SHS ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.0 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 Broad Street El Sch and Mechanicsburg Area SHS?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Street El Sch: 239. Mechanicsburg Area SHS: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Street El Sch and Mechanicsburg Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Broad Street El Sch is 431st of 1,627 and Mechanicsburg Area SHS is 111th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).