Burrowes El Sch vs Gerald G Huesken MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrowes El Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Gerald G Huesken MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Burrowes El Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Gerald G Huesken MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,627 | #203 of 521 |
| National rank | #36234 of 50,301 | #4194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald G Huesken MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 33.5).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Burrowes El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS is the larger school with 851 students compared with 308.
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 Burrowes El Sch better than Gerald G Huesken MS?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald G Huesken MS ranks higher (65.9 vs 33.5 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 Burrowes El Sch and Gerald G Huesken MS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burrowes El Sch: 308. Gerald G Huesken MS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burrowes El Sch and Gerald G Huesken MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Burrowes El Sch is 1257th of 1,627 and Gerald G Huesken MS is 203rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).