Caln El Sch vs Downingtown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caln El Sch
Thorndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Downingtown MS
Downingtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,074 students
| Measure | Caln El Sch Thorndale, Pennsylvania | Downingtown MS Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1406 of 1,627 | #80 of 521 |
| National rank | #43318 of 50,301 | #1513 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 440 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 48% |
| city | Thorndale | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downingtown MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 22.4).
- •Downingtown MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •Downingtown MS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Downingtown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 103%).
- •Caln El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •Downingtown MS is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 440.
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 Caln El Sch better than Downingtown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Downingtown MS ranks higher (79.8 vs 22.4 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 Caln El Sch and Downingtown MS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Thorndale and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caln El Sch: 440. Downingtown MS: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caln El Sch and Downingtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Caln El Sch is 1406th of 1,627 and Downingtown MS is 80th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).