Burgettstown El Ctr vs Fort Cherry El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgettstown El Ctr
Burgettstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Fort Cherry El Ctr
Mc Donald · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Burgettstown El Ctr Burgettstown, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry El Ctr Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #618 of 1,627 | #427 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12789 of 50,301 | #7889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 430 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | Burgettstown | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 67.9).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 52.6%).
- •Burgettstown El Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr is the larger school with 455 students compared with 430.
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 Burgettstown El Ctr better than Fort Cherry El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Cherry El Ctr ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.9 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 Burgettstown El Ctr and Fort Cherry El Ctr?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Burgettstown and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgettstown El Ctr: 430. Fort Cherry El Ctr: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgettstown El Ctr and Fort Cherry El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Burgettstown El Ctr is 618th of 1,627 and Fort Cherry El Ctr is 427th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).