Decatur Stephen Sch vs Mid Valley El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
Mid Valley El Ctr
Throop · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,027 students
| Measure | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mid Valley El Ctr Throop, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,627 | #1253 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #34676 of 50,301 | #36123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,028 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 101.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Philadelphia | Throop |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Stephen Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 33.7).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Mid Valley El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 101.6%).
- •Mid Valley El Ctr does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 1,027.
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 Decatur Stephen Sch better than Mid Valley El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Stephen Sch ranks higher (35.9 vs 33.7 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 Decatur Stephen Sch and Mid Valley El Ctr?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Throop in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. Mid Valley El Ctr: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Stephen Sch and Mid Valley El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 and Mid Valley El Ctr is 1253rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).