Cole Manor El Sch vs Colonial MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Manor El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
347 students
Colonial MS
Plymouth Meeting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,268 students
| Measure | Cole Manor El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania | Colonial MS Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,627 | #66 of 521 |
| National rank | #34941 of 50,301 | #1179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 347 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.7% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 61% |
| city | Norristown | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 35.5).
- •Colonial MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Colonial MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 46%).
- •Colonial MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 101.7%).
- •Cole Manor El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Colonial MS is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 347.
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 Cole Manor El Sch better than Colonial MS?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial MS ranks higher (81.9 vs 35.5 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 Cole Manor El Sch and Colonial MS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Manor El Sch: 347. Colonial MS: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Manor El Sch and Colonial MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cole Manor El Sch is 1232nd of 1,627 and Colonial MS is 66th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).