East Pennsboro Area MS vs Middle Paxton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Pennsboro Area MS
Enola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
Middle Paxton El Sch
Dauphin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
| Measure | East Pennsboro Area MS Enola, Pennsylvania | Middle Paxton El Sch Dauphin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 521 | #361 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6367 of 15,369 | #6097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 618 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| city | Enola | Dauphin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Paxton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 55.9).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 50%).
- •East Pennsboro Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •East Pennsboro Area MS is the larger school with 618 students compared with 289.
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 Pennsboro Area MS better than Middle Paxton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Paxton El Sch ranks higher (78.1 vs 55.9 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 East Pennsboro Area MS and Middle Paxton El Sch?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Enola and Dauphin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Pennsboro Area MS: 618. Middle Paxton El Sch: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Pennsboro Area MS and Middle Paxton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
East Pennsboro Area MS is 295th of 521 and Middle Paxton El Sch is 361st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).