Burchfield Primary Sch vs Shaler Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burchfield Primary Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
339 students
Shaler Area MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Burchfield Primary Sch Allison Park, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area MS Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,627 | #190 of 521 |
| National rank | #904 of 50,301 | #3961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 339 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| city | Allison Park | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burchfield Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 67.2).
- •Burchfield Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Burchfield Primary Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Burchfield Primary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 41.1%).
- •Shaler Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Shaler Area MS is the larger school with 589 students compared with 339.
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 Burchfield Primary Sch better than Shaler Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Burchfield Primary Sch ranks higher (89.4 vs 67.2 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 Burchfield Primary Sch and Shaler Area MS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Allison Park and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burchfield Primary Sch: 339. Shaler Area MS: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burchfield Primary Sch and Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Burchfield Primary Sch is 69th of 1,627 and Shaler Area MS is 190th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).