Colonial MS vs Hancock El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial MS
Plymouth Meeting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,268 students
Hancock El Sch
Norristown · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
347 students
| Measure | Colonial MS Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Hancock El Sch Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 521 | #1163 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1179 of 15,369 | #32184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 1,268 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 39.6).
- •Colonial MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Colonial MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Colonial MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 102.3%).
- •Hancock El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 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 Colonial MS better than Hancock El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial MS ranks higher (81.9 vs 39.6 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 Colonial MS and Hancock El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial MS: 1,268. Hancock El Sch: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial MS and Hancock El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial MS is 66th of 521 and Hancock El Sch is 1163rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).