Duquesne El Sch vs Founders Hall Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duquesne El Sch
Duquesne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
460 students
Founders Hall Middle Sch
McKeesport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
| Measure | Duquesne El Sch Duquesne, Pennsylvania | Founders Hall Middle Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 1,627 | #468 of 521 |
| National rank | #45582 of 50,301 | #12836 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Duquesne | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 18.8).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Duquesne El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 99.1%).
- •Duquesne El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.2).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch is the larger school with 642 students compared with 460.
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 Duquesne El Sch better than Founders Hall Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Hall Middle Sch ranks higher (25.1 vs 18.8 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 Duquesne El Sch and Founders Hall Middle Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Duquesne and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duquesne El Sch: 460. Founders Hall Middle Sch: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duquesne El Sch and Founders Hall Middle Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Duquesne El Sch is 1473rd of 1,627 and Founders Hall Middle Sch is 468th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).