Butler Area IHS vs Colonial MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 398 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Area IHS
Butler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,291 students
Colonial MS
Plymouth Meeting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,268 students
| Measure | Butler Area IHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Colonial MS Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #213 of 521 | #66 of 521 |
| National rank | #4450 of 15,369 | #1179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,291 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | Butler | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 64.6).
- •Colonial MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Colonial MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Colonial MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 45.2%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Butler Area IHS is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 1,268.
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 Butler Area IHS better than Colonial MS?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial MS ranks higher (81.9 vs 64.6 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 Butler Area IHS and Colonial MS?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Butler and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area IHS: 1,291. Colonial MS: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area IHS and Colonial MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area IHS is 213th of 521 and Colonial MS is 66th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).