E N Peirce MS vs Lower Macungie MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E N Peirce MS
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,040 students
Lower Macungie MS
Macungie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students
| Measure | E N Peirce MS West Chester, Pennsylvania | Lower Macungie MS Macungie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 521 | #215 of 521 |
| National rank | #1065 of 15,369 | #4497 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,040 | 1,041 |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 1,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | West Chester | Macungie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E N Peirce MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 64.5).
- •E N Peirce MS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •E N Peirce MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •E N Peirce MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 40.7%).
- •E N Peirce MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.0).
- •Lower Macungie MS is the larger school with 1,041 students compared with 1,040.
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 E N Peirce MS better than Lower Macungie MS?
On the Success Index (US), E N Peirce MS ranks higher (82.8 vs 64.5 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 E N Peirce MS and Lower Macungie MS?
About 62 km in a straight line, between West Chester and Macungie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E N Peirce MS: 1,040. Lower Macungie MS: 1,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E N Peirce MS and Lower Macungie MS rank in Pennsylvania?
E N Peirce MS is 57th of 521 and Lower Macungie MS is 215th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).