Clara Barton El Sch vs Pleasant Hills MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara Barton El Sch
West Mifflin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
229 students
Pleasant Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Clara Barton El Sch West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #559 of 1,627 | #105 of 521 |
| National rank | #11222 of 50,301 | #2147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 229 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 55% |
| city | West Mifflin | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hills MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 70.1).
- •Clara Barton El Sch does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 55%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84.5%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 98.7%).
- •Clara Barton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.9).
- •Pleasant Hills MS is the larger school with 813 students compared with 229.
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 Clara Barton El Sch better than Pleasant Hills MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hills MS ranks higher (76.2 vs 70.1 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 Clara Barton El Sch and Pleasant Hills MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between West Mifflin and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara Barton El Sch: 229. Pleasant Hills MS: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara Barton El Sch and Pleasant Hills MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clara Barton El Sch is 559th of 1,627 and Pleasant Hills MS is 105th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).