Colwyn El Sch vs Penn Wood MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 966 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwyn El Sch
Colwyn · Public elementary · Grades K–6
135 students
Penn Wood MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
| Measure | Colwyn El Sch Colwyn, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1487 of 1,627 | #492 of 521 |
| National rank | #45904 of 50,301 | #14023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 135 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Colwyn | Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.3 vs 18.5).
- •Colwyn El Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Colwyn El Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 117%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.9).
- •Penn Wood MS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 135.
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 Colwyn El Sch better than Penn Wood MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colwyn El Sch and Penn Wood MS?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Colwyn and Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colwyn El Sch: 135. Penn Wood MS: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colwyn El Sch and Penn Wood MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Colwyn El Sch is 1487th of 1,627 and Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).