Butler Area IHS vs Northwest El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 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
Northwest El Sch
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Butler Area IHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Northwest El Sch Butler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 521 | #930 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4450 of 15,369 | #22381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,291 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 104% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Area IHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 54.0).
- •Northwest El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Northwest El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 104%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Butler Area IHS is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 404.
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 Northwest El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Area IHS ranks higher (64.6 vs 54.0 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 Northwest El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area IHS: 1,291. Northwest El Sch: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area IHS and Northwest El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area IHS is 213th of 521 and Northwest El Sch is 930th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).