Denver El Sch vs Ephrata MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver El Sch
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Ephrata MS
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students
| Measure | Denver El Sch Denver, Pennsylvania | Ephrata MS Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 1,627 | #228 of 521 |
| National rank | #7944 of 50,301 | #4817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 460 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Denver | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 63.0).
- •Denver El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Denver El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Denver El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 53.1%).
- •Ephrata MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Ephrata MS is the larger school with 601 students compared with 460.
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 Denver El Sch better than Ephrata MS?
On the Success Index (US), Denver El Sch ranks higher (75.0 vs 63.0 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 Denver El Sch and Ephrata MS?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver El Sch: 460. Ephrata MS: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver El Sch and Ephrata MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Denver El Sch is 433rd of 1,627 and Ephrata MS is 228th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).