Cecelia Snyder MS vs Decatur Stephen Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecelia Snyder MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
453 students
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
| Measure | Cecelia Snyder MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 521 | #1225 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10680 of 15,369 | #34676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 453 | 1,028 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 1,028 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.1% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Bensalem | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.8 vs 35.9).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 101.1%).
- •Cecelia Snyder MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.3).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 453.
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 Cecelia Snyder MS better than Decatur Stephen Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cecelia Snyder MS and Decatur Stephen Sch?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bensalem and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecelia Snyder MS: 453. Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecelia Snyder MS and Decatur Stephen Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cecelia Snyder MS is 414th of 521 and Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).