Culbertson El Sch vs Marple Newtown SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culbertson El Sch
Newtown Square · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Marple Newtown SHS
Newtown Square · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,266 students
| Measure | Culbertson El Sch Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Marple Newtown SHS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,627 | #97 of 618 |
| National rank | #3264 of 50,301 | #1283 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 523 | 1,266 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 1,266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | Newtown Square | Newtown Square |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Culbertson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 79.9).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Culbertson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 27.5%).
- •Culbertson El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Marple Newtown SHS is the larger school with 1,266 students compared with 523.
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 Culbertson El Sch better than Marple Newtown SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Culbertson El Sch ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.9 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 Culbertson El Sch and Marple Newtown SHS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newtown Square and Newtown Square in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culbertson El Sch: 523. Marple Newtown SHS: 1,266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culbertson El Sch and Marple Newtown SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Culbertson El Sch is 234th of 1,627 and Marple Newtown SHS is 97th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).