Cecil Intrmd Sch vs Pine Grove Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 326 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
Pine Grove Area MS
Pine Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
411 students
| Measure | Cecil Intrmd Sch Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | Pine Grove Area MS Pine Grove, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 521 | #232 of 521 |
| National rank | #1197 of 15,369 | #4893 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 412 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 40% |
| city | Mc Donald | Pine Grove |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 62.7).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch does better on math proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 59%).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 47%).
- •Pine Grove Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.3).
- •Cecil Intrmd Sch is the larger school with 412 students compared with 411.
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 Pine Grove Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil Intrmd Sch ranks higher (81.8 vs 62.7 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 Pine Grove Area MS?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Mc Donald and Pine Grove in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Intrmd Sch: 412. Pine Grove Area MS: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Intrmd Sch and Pine Grove Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cecil Intrmd Sch is 67th of 521 and Pine Grove Area MS is 232nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).