Dallastown Area MS vs Dallastown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallastown Area MS
Dallastown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,014 students
Dallastown El Sch
Dallastown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
181 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area MS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Dallastown El Sch Dallastown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 521 | #432 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5565 of 15,369 | #7942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,014 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 74.5% |
| city | Dallastown | Dallastown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallastown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 59.6).
- •Dallastown El Sch does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Dallastown El Sch does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 64%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 63.5%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.1).
- •Dallastown Area MS is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 181.
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 MS better than Dallastown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dallastown El Sch ranks higher (75.0 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 MS and Dallastown El Sch?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Dallastown and Dallastown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area MS: 1,014. Dallastown El Sch: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area MS and Dallastown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area MS is 264th of 521 and Dallastown El Sch is 432nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).