East MS vs Perseus House CS of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
| Measure | East MS Erie, Pennsylvania | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 521 | #601 of 618 |
| National rank | #14871 of 15,369 | #16408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 672 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.5% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 8% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on math proficiency (8% vs 4%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 105.5%).
- •East MS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.0).
- •East MS is the larger school with 672 students compared with 627.
- •East MS is a public school while Perseus House CS of Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 East MS better than Perseus House CS of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East MS and Perseus House CS of Excellence?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East MS: 672. Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East MS and Perseus House CS of Excellence rank in Pennsylvania?
East MS is 511th of 521 and Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).