DeFranco El Sch vs Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.5 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
Washington El Sch
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
375 students
| Measure | DeFranco El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania | Washington El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 521 | #651 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3427 of 15,369 | #13815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 413 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeFranco El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 66.5).
- •Washington El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 57.3%).
- •Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •DeFranco El Sch is the larger school with 413 students compared with 375.
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 Washington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), DeFranco El Sch ranks higher (69.6 vs 66.5 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 DeFranco El Sch and Washington El Sch?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeFranco El Sch: 413. Washington El Sch: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeFranco El Sch and Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
DeFranco El Sch is 158th of 521 and Washington El Sch is 651st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).