Dr David W Kistler El Sch vs G A R MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
Wilkes Barre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
961 students
G A R MS
Wilkes-Barre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,101 students
| Measure | Dr David W Kistler El Sch Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | G A R MS Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1431 of 1,627 | #514 of 521 |
| National rank | #44446 of 50,301 | #14947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 961 | 1,101 |
| Enrollment | 961 | 1,101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 9% |
| city | Wilkes Barre | Wilkes-Barre |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 11.6).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 9%).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •G A R MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 100.9%).
- •Dr David W Kistler El Sch does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.2).
- •G A R MS is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 961.
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 Dr David W Kistler El Sch better than G A R MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dr David W Kistler El Sch ranks higher (20.6 vs 11.6 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 Dr David W Kistler El Sch and G A R MS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wilkes Barre and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch: 961. G A R MS: 1,101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr David W Kistler El Sch and G A R MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dr David W Kistler El Sch is 1431st of 1,627 and G A R MS is 514th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).