Dodson El Sch vs Heights/Murray El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodson El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Heights/Murray El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
| Measure | Dodson El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | Heights/Murray El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1548 of 1,627 | #1618 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #47477 of 50,301 | #49880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 522 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 100.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 8% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Wilkes Barre |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 8.0).
- •Dodson El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Dodson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Dodson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 100.6%).
- •Heights/Murray El Sch does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.9).
- •Heights/Murray El Sch is the larger school with 838 students compared with 522.
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 Dodson El Sch better than Heights/Murray El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dodson El Sch ranks higher (15.3 vs 8.0 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 Dodson El Sch and Heights/Murray El Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Wilkes Barre in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodson El Sch: 522. Heights/Murray El Sch: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodson El Sch and Heights/Murray El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dodson El Sch is 1548th of 1,627 and Heights/Murray El Sch is 1618th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).