Elk Valley El Sch vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Valley El Sch
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Elk Valley El Sch Lake City, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,627 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #14096 of 50,301 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 526 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.1% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| city | Lake City | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 61.7).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 105.1%).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.1).
- •Elk Valley El Sch is the larger school with 526 students compared with 443.
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 Elk Valley El Sch better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Valley El Sch ranks higher (66.0 vs 61.7 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 Elk Valley El Sch and Rice Avenue MS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Valley El Sch: 526. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Valley El Sch and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elk Valley El Sch is 661st of 1,627 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).