Dodson El Sch vs Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 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
Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
93 students
| Measure | Dodson El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy Plains, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1548 of 1,627 | #339 of 618 |
| National rank | #47477 of 50,301 | #6031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 522 | 93 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 93 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 31.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 75% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Plains |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 15.3).
- •Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 18%).
- •Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 35%).
- •Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 92.5%).
- •Dodson El Sch does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 31.0).
- •Dodson El Sch is the larger school with 522 students compared with 93.
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 Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy ranks higher (59.2 vs 15.3 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 Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Plains in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodson El Sch: 522. Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodson El Sch and Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Dodson El Sch is 1548th of 1,627 and Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy is 339th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).