Colonial MS vs Plymouth El Sch
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.
Colonial MS
Plymouth Meeting · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,268 students
Plymouth El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades K–3
612 students
| Measure | Colonial MS Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Plymouth El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 521 | #172 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1179 of 15,369 | #2220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,268 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 81.9).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Plymouth El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Colonial MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 28.4%).
- •Colonial MS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Colonial MS is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 612.
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 Plymouth El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth El Sch ranks higher (85.5 vs 81.9 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 Plymouth El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial MS: 1,268. Plymouth El Sch: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial MS and Plymouth El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial MS is 66th of 521 and Plymouth El Sch is 172nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).