Dutch Ridge El Sch vs Marshall Thurgood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 448 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Beaver · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
640 students
Marshall Thurgood
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
| Measure | Dutch Ridge El Sch Beaver, Pennsylvania | Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 1,627 | #1530 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3939 of 50,301 | #47137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 640 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 9% |
| city | Beaver | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 16.0).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 9%).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 23%).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.8).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch is the larger school with 640 students compared with 639.
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 Dutch Ridge El Sch better than Marshall Thurgood?
On the Success Index (US), Dutch Ridge El Sch ranks higher (81.9 vs 16.0 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 Dutch Ridge El Sch and Marshall Thurgood?
About 448 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Ridge El Sch: 640. Marshall Thurgood: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Ridge El Sch and Marshall Thurgood rank in Pennsylvania?
Dutch Ridge El Sch is 266th of 1,627 and Marshall Thurgood is 1530th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).