Cecil Intrmd Sch vs Fort Cherry El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Intrmd Sch
Mc Donald · Public middle · Grades 5–6
412 students
Fort Cherry El Ctr
Mc Donald · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Cecil Intrmd Sch Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry El Ctr Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 521 | #427 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1197 of 15,369 | #7889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 412 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| city | Mc Donald | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 75.1).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 51.4%).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
- •Fort Cherry El Ctr is the larger school with 455 students compared with 412.
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 Cecil Intrmd Sch better than Fort Cherry El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil Intrmd Sch ranks higher (81.8 vs 75.1 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 Cecil Intrmd Sch and Fort Cherry El Ctr?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mc Donald and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Intrmd Sch: 412. Fort Cherry El Ctr: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Intrmd Sch and Fort Cherry El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Cecil Intrmd Sch is 67th of 521 and Fort Cherry El Ctr is 427th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).