Chambers Hill El Sch vs Middletown Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chambers Hill El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Middletown Area MS
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | Chambers Hill El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Middletown Area MS Middletown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 1,627 | #299 of 521 |
| National rank | #32461 of 50,301 | #6529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Harrisburg | Middletown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 39.2).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 96.5%).
- •Chambers Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.6).
- •Middletown Area MS is the larger school with 534 students compared with 257.
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 Chambers Hill El Sch better than Middletown Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown Area MS ranks higher (55.2 vs 39.2 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 Chambers Hill El Sch and Middletown Area MS?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Middletown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambers Hill El Sch: 257. Middletown Area MS: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambers Hill El Sch and Middletown Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambers Hill El Sch is 1171st of 1,627 and Middletown Area MS is 299th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).