E N Peirce MS vs Mary C Howse El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 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
Mary C Howse El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | E N Peirce MS West Chester, Pennsylvania | Mary C Howse El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 521 | #166 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1065 of 15,369 | #2130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,040 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary C Howse El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 82.8).
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 19%).
- •E N Peirce MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •E N Peirce MS is the larger school with 1,040 students compared with 442.
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 Mary C Howse El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mary C Howse El Sch ranks higher (85.7 vs 82.8 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 E N Peirce MS and Mary C Howse El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E N Peirce MS: 1,040. Mary C Howse El Sch: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E N Peirce MS and Mary C Howse El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
E N Peirce MS is 57th of 521 and Mary C Howse El Sch is 166th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).