Elmwood Academy vs Mechanicsburg MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
712 students
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students
| Measure | Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,627 | #148 of 521 |
| National rank | #13826 of 50,301 | #3261 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 712 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 66.4).
- •Elmwood Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 40.3%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Mechanicsburg MS is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 712.
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 Elmwood Academy better than Mechanicsburg MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg MS ranks higher (70.4 vs 66.4 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 Elmwood Academy and Mechanicsburg MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Academy: 712. Mechanicsburg MS: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Academy and Mechanicsburg MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elmwood Academy is 652nd of 1,627 and Mechanicsburg MS is 148th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).