Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch vs Dallastown Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
York · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,519 students
Dallastown Area MS
Dallastown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,014 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch York, Pennsylvania | Dallastown Area MS Dallastown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 521 | #264 of 521 |
| National rank | #3102 of 15,369 | #5565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,519 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | York | Dallastown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 59.6).
- •Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 41%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 1,014.
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 Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch better than Dallastown Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.6 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 Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch and Dallastown Area MS?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between York and Dallastown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch: 1,519. Dallastown Area MS: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch and Dallastown Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is 142nd of 521 and Dallastown Area MS is 264th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).