Cocalico MS vs Ephrata MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cocalico MS
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Ephrata MS
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students
| Measure | Cocalico MS Denver, Pennsylvania | Ephrata MS Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 521 | #228 of 521 |
| National rank | #3801 of 15,369 | #4817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 617 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| city | Denver | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cocalico MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 63.0).
- •Ephrata MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Cocalico MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Cocalico MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 53.1%).
- •Cocalico MS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Cocalico MS is the larger school with 617 students compared with 601.
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 Cocalico MS better than Ephrata MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cocalico MS ranks higher (67.9 vs 63.0 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 Cocalico MS and Ephrata MS?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocalico MS: 617. Ephrata MS: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocalico MS and Ephrata MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cocalico MS is 182nd of 521 and Ephrata MS is 228th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).