Copper Beech Sch vs Sandy Run MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Beech Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
860 students
Sandy Run MS
Dresher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
| Measure | Copper Beech Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania | Sandy Run MS Dresher, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,627 | #27 of 521 |
| National rank | #10114 of 50,301 | #592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 860 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Glenside | Dresher |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Run MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 71.7).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 29.9%).
- •Sandy Run MS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Sandy Run MS is the larger school with 962 students compared with 860.
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 Copper Beech Sch better than Sandy Run MS?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Run MS ranks higher (86.5 vs 71.7 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 Copper Beech Sch and Sandy Run MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Glenside and Dresher in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Beech Sch: 860. Sandy Run MS: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Beech Sch and Sandy Run MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Copper Beech Sch is 518th of 1,627 and Sandy Run MS is 27th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).