Exton El Sch vs Mary C Howse El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exton El Sch
Exton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Mary C Howse El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Exton El Sch Exton, Pennsylvania | Mary C Howse El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 1,627 | #166 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #667 of 50,301 | #2130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| city | Exton | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 85.7).
- •Exton El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Exton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Mary C Howse El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 14.1%).
- •Exton El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Exton El Sch is the larger school with 533 students compared with 442.
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 Exton El Sch better than Mary C Howse El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Exton El Sch ranks higher (90.6 vs 85.7 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 Exton El Sch and Mary C Howse El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Exton and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exton El Sch: 533. Mary C Howse El Sch: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exton El Sch and Mary C Howse El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Exton El Sch is 54th of 1,627 and Mary C Howse El Sch is 166th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).