Dallas MS vs Dana El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallas MS
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
Dana El Ctr
Forty Fort · Public elementary · Grades K–5
626 students
| Measure | Dallas MS Dallas, Pennsylvania | Dana El Ctr Forty Fort, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 521 | #1160 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3545 of 15,369 | #31925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Dallas | Forty Fort |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 40.0).
- •Dallas MS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Dallas MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Dallas MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 95.8%).
- •Dallas MS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Dana El Ctr is the larger school with 626 students compared with 589.
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 Dallas MS better than Dana El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas MS ranks higher (69.0 vs 40.0 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 Dallas MS and Dana El Ctr?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Forty Fort in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas MS: 589. Dana El Ctr: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas MS and Dana El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallas MS is 164th of 521 and Dana El Ctr is 1160th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).