Chambersburg Area MS - North vs Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Downingtown · Public middle · Grades 6–6
1,066 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - North Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #363 of 521 | #36 of 521 |
| National rank | #8505 of 15,369 | #685 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 1,072 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 60% |
| city | Chambersburg | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 46.0).
- •Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center does better on math proficiency (60% vs 33%).
- •Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 62.3%).
- •Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.9).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - North is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 1,066.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chambersburg Area MS - North better than Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
On the Success Index (US), Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center ranks higher (85.6 vs 46.0 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 Chambersburg Area MS - North and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - North: 1,072. Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - North and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - North is 363rd of 521 and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center is 36th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).