Donaldson Elem Sch vs West Allegheny MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donaldson Elem Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
West Allegheny MS
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Donaldson Elem Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | West Allegheny MS Imperial, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 1,627 | #91 of 521 |
| National rank | #3424 of 50,301 | #1729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| city | Oakdale | Imperial |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 78.5).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 27.8%).
- •West Allegheny MS does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.8).
- •West Allegheny MS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 535.
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 Donaldson Elem Sch better than West Allegheny MS?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Elem Sch ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.5 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 Donaldson Elem Sch and West Allegheny MS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Imperial in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Elem Sch: 535. West Allegheny MS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Elem Sch and West Allegheny MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Donaldson Elem Sch is 242nd of 1,627 and West Allegheny MS is 91st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).