Dormont El Sch vs Maxwell El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormont El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Maxwell El Sch
Greensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Dormont El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Maxwell El Sch Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,627 | #295 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2308 of 50,301 | #4542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Greensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dormont El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 80.8).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Maxwell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 33.4%).
- •Dormont El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
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 Dormont El Sch better than Maxwell El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dormont El Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 80.8 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 Dormont El Sch and Maxwell El Sch?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Greensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dormont El Sch: 380. Maxwell El Sch: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dormont El Sch and Maxwell El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dormont El Sch is 180th of 1,627 and Maxwell El Sch is 295th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).