Dallas MS vs Shaler Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 349 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
Shaler Area MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Dallas MS Dallas, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area MS Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 521 | #190 of 521 |
| National rank | #3545 of 15,369 | #3961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 589 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Dallas | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 67.2).
- •Dallas MS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dallas MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Dallas MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 41.1%).
- •Shaler Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.9).
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 Shaler Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas MS ranks higher (69.0 vs 67.2 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 Shaler Area MS?
About 349 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas MS: 589. Shaler Area MS: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas MS and Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallas MS is 164th of 521 and Shaler Area MS is 190th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).