Buck El Sch vs Newtown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buck El Sch
Langhorne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
571 students
Newtown MS
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
833 students
| Measure | Buck El Sch Langhorne, Pennsylvania | Newtown MS Newtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #346 of 1,627 | #47 of 521 |
| National rank | #5767 of 50,301 | #917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 571 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Langhorne | Newtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 78.6).
- •Buck El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Newtown MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Newtown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 19.1%).
- •Newtown MS does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.3).
- •Newtown MS is the larger school with 833 students compared with 571.
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 Buck El Sch better than Newtown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown MS ranks higher (83.8 vs 78.6 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 Buck El Sch and Newtown MS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Langhorne and Newtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buck El Sch: 571. Newtown MS: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buck El Sch and Newtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Buck El Sch is 346th of 1,627 and Newtown MS is 47th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).