DeFranco El Sch vs Maple Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeFranco El Sch
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 5–6
413 students
Maple Avenue MS
Littlestown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | DeFranco El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania | Maple Avenue MS Littlestown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 521 | #224 of 521 |
| National rank | #3427 of 15,369 | #4644 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 30% |
| city | Bangor | Littlestown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeFranco El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 63.8).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Maple Avenue MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Maple Avenue MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 55.9%).
- •Maple Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
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 DeFranco El Sch better than Maple Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), DeFranco El Sch ranks higher (69.6 vs 63.8 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 DeFranco El Sch and Maple Avenue MS?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Littlestown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeFranco El Sch: 413. Maple Avenue MS: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeFranco El Sch and Maple Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
DeFranco El Sch is 158th of 521 and Maple Avenue MS is 224th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).