Daniel Boone Area MS vs Owatin Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Boone Area MS
Douglassville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
884 students
Owatin Creek El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
539 students
| Measure | Daniel Boone Area MS Douglassville, Pennsylvania | Owatin Creek El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 521 | #611 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4056 of 15,369 | #12529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 884 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| city | Douglassville | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owatin Creek El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 66.7).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Owatin Creek El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 44.8%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.6).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS is the larger school with 884 students compared with 539.
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 Daniel Boone Area MS better than Owatin Creek El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Owatin Creek El Sch ranks higher (68.3 vs 66.7 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 Daniel Boone Area MS and Owatin Creek El Sch?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Douglassville and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Boone Area MS: 884. Owatin Creek El Sch: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Boone Area MS and Owatin Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Daniel Boone Area MS is 195th of 521 and Owatin Creek El Sch is 611th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).