Elizabeth Forward MS vs Mt Vernon El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Forward MS
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
Mt Vernon El Sch
McKeesport · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
194 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Forward MS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Mt Vernon El Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 521 | #380 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3892 of 15,369 | #6716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 538 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Elizabeth | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Vernon El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 67.5).
- •Mt Vernon El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Mt Vernon El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 47.9%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 12.9).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS is the larger school with 538 students compared with 194.
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 Elizabeth Forward MS better than Mt Vernon El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Vernon El Sch ranks higher (77.0 vs 67.5 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 Elizabeth Forward MS and Mt Vernon El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Forward MS: 538. Mt Vernon El Sch: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Forward MS and Mt Vernon El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Elizabeth Forward MS is 185th of 521 and Mt Vernon El Sch is 380th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).