Cedar Crest MS vs Southeast El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Crest MS
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
Southeast El Sch
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
| Measure | Cedar Crest MS Lebanon, Pennsylvania | Southeast El Sch Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 521 | #1382 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5473 of 15,369 | #42388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,224 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 107.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Crest MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 23.9).
- •Cedar Crest MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Cedar Crest MS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Cedar Crest MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 107.8%).
- •Southeast El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Cedar Crest MS is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 438.
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 Cedar Crest MS better than Southeast El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Crest MS ranks higher (60.0 vs 23.9 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 Cedar Crest MS and Southeast El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Crest MS: 1,224. Southeast El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Crest MS and Southeast El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cedar Crest MS is 261st of 521 and Southeast El Sch is 1382nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).