Broughal MS vs Thomas Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughal MS
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
| Measure | Broughal MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Thomas Jefferson El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 521 | #1240 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13244 of 15,369 | #35477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 22% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 22.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Broughal MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 86.1%).
- •Thomas Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Broughal MS is the larger school with 520 students compared with 238.
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 Broughal MS better than Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson El Sch ranks higher (34.7 vs 22.9 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 Broughal MS and Thomas Jefferson El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broughal MS: 520. Thomas Jefferson El Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broughal MS and Thomas Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Broughal MS is 474th of 521 and Thomas Jefferson El Sch is 1240th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).