Bucktail Area MS vs Middle Years Alternative
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucktail Area MS
Renovo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
117 students
Middle Years Alternative
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
128 students
| Measure | Bucktail Area MS Renovo, Pennsylvania | Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 521 | #469 of 521 |
| National rank | #11462 of 15,369 | #12912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 117 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 121.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Renovo | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucktail Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 24.7).
- •Bucktail Area MS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Bucktail Area MS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bucktail Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 121.1%).
- •Middle Years Alternative does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.6).
- •Middle Years Alternative is the larger school with 128 students compared with 117.
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 Bucktail Area MS better than Middle Years Alternative?
On the Success Index (US), Bucktail Area MS ranks higher (32.2 vs 24.7 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 Bucktail Area MS and Middle Years Alternative?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Renovo and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucktail Area MS: 117. Middle Years Alternative: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucktail Area MS and Middle Years Alternative rank in Pennsylvania?
Bucktail Area MS is 431st of 521 and Middle Years Alternative is 469th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).