Dana El Ctr vs Solomon/Plains MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana El Ctr
Forty Fort · Public elementary · Grades K–5
626 students
Solomon/Plains MS
Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Dana El Ctr Forty Fort, Pennsylvania | Solomon/Plains MS Plains, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1160 of 1,627 | #482 of 521 |
| National rank | #31925 of 50,301 | #13701 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 626 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 18% |
| city | Forty Fort | Plains |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 20.5).
- •Dana El Ctr does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •Dana El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Dana El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 97.8%).
- •Dana El Ctr does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.1).
- •Solomon/Plains MS is the larger school with 758 students compared with 626.
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 Dana El Ctr better than Solomon/Plains MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dana El Ctr ranks higher (40.0 vs 20.5 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 Dana El Ctr and Solomon/Plains MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Forty Fort and Plains in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana El Ctr: 626. Solomon/Plains MS: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana El Ctr and Solomon/Plains MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dana El Ctr is 1160th of 1,627 and Solomon/Plains MS is 482nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).