Bywood El Sch vs Paxtonia El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bywood El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
683 students
Paxtonia El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
682 students
| Measure | Bywood El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Paxtonia El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1416 of 1,627 | #883 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #43704 of 50,301 | #20979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 62% |
| city | Upper Darby | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxtonia El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 21.8).
- •Paxtonia El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 15%).
- •Paxtonia El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 32%).
- •Bywood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Bywood El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Bywood El Sch is the larger school with 683 students compared with 682.
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 Bywood El Sch better than Paxtonia El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Paxtonia El Sch ranks higher (56.0 vs 21.8 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 Bywood El Sch and Paxtonia El Sch?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bywood El Sch: 683. Paxtonia El Sch: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bywood El Sch and Paxtonia El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bywood El Sch is 1416th of 1,627 and Paxtonia El Sch is 883rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).